2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT // 2023 Kia Soul LX comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 83% Chevrolet Bolt EV zone Chevrolet dealers Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 81% Kia Soul zone Kia dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$38,548	CA$22,595
Fees	CA$1,800	CA$1,800
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$725/month	CA$425/month
Awards	Best small-size electric vehicle of 2023	-
Powertrain
Engine	Electric	2,0 l I-4
Power	201 hp (150 kW)	147 hp @ 6,200 rpm (110 kW)
Torque	266 lb·ft (361 N·m)	132 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (179 N·m)
Induction	-	Atmospheric
Fuel	-	Regular
Transmission	Single-speed	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)	-
Energy	65.0 kWh	-
Voltage	N/A	-
Charging times	120V: 70.0 h 240V: 7.0 h 400V: N/A	-
Cooling	Liquid	-
Drivetrain structure	N/A	-
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Hatchback	SUV
Category	Electric, Subcompact Car	Subcompact SUV
Assembly	Lake Orion, MI, US	Gwangju, KR
Generation	1	3
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	N/A	8.5 L/100km
Highway	N/A	7.0 L/100km
Combined	N/A	7.9 L/100km
Autonomy	-	683 km
Electric autonomy	417 km	-
CO₂ emissions	0 g/km	187 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	not available	not available
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated rear seats	not available	not available
Heated steering wheel	standard	not available
Ventilated front seats	not available	not available
Massage seats	not available	N/A
Head-up display	not available	not available
Surround-view camera	not available	not available
Smart key	standard	not available
Blindspot detection	optional	not available
Forward collision warning	standard	not available
Autonomous emergency braking	standard	not available
Lane departure warning	standard	not available
Adaptive cruise control	not available	not available
Remote engine start	standard	not available
GPS	not available	not available
Phone application	available	N/A
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	N/A
Front USB ports	standard	standard
CD player	not available	N/A
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	standard
Android Auto compatible	standard	standard
Sirius XM	standard	not available
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard
Rear entertainment system	not available	N/A
Wi-Fi hotspot	standard	not available
Wireless phone charging	not available	not available
Premium audio system	not available	N/A
Voice recognition	standard	N/A
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	rack and pinion, electric assistance	rack and pinion, electric assistance
Turning diameter	11 m	N/A
Front suspension	independent, Macpherson strut	independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension	semi-independent, torsion beam	semi-independent, torsion beam
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P215/50R17	P205/60R16
Rear tires	P215/50R17	P205/60R16
Safety
Seat belts	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,145 mm (163″)	4,195 mm (165″)
Width	1,765 mm (69″)	1,800 mm (71″)
Height	1,611 mm (63″)	1,600 mm (63″)
Wheelbase	2,600 mm (102″)	2,600 mm (102″)
Weight	1,628 kg (3,589 lb)	1,310 kg (2,888 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5
Trunk	between 470 l and 1,614 l	between 663 l and 1,758 l
Fuel tank	N/A	54 l (12 gal)
Towing capacity	not recommended	not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h	7.5 s	8.7 s
80-120 km/h	4.6 s	6.5 s
Top speed	145 km/h (90 mph) (manufacturer)	N/A
Braking distance	47 m	40 m (estimated)
Warranty
Base warranty	3 years/60,000 km	5 years/100,000 km
Powertrain warranty	5 years/100,000 km	5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	9/10	9/10
Reliability	9/10	6/10
Safety	7/10	9/10
Infotainment	8/10	8/10
Driving	7/10	7/10
Overall	8/10	8/10
Average	83%	81%

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