2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. 2021 Hyundai KONA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 Hyundai KONA contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV and the 2021 Hyundai KONA.
When comparing the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the 2021 Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and base engine power. The 2021 Hyundai KONA has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the 2021 Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV ranges from $14,549 to $22,986 while a used 2021 Hyundai KONA is priced between $15,336 to $23,795.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV loses 57.6 percent of its value and the 2021 Hyundai KONA loses 34.1 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Hyundai KONA retains 23.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Bolt EV is 8.0 out of 10 while the Hyundai KONA's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Bolt EV being ranked 3 out of 27 Best Electric Cars and the Hyundai KONA being ranked 4 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Bolt EV is 7.1 out of 10. For the Hyundai KONA the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Bolt EV an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai KONA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the 2021 Hyundai KONA base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Bolt EV is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 259 miles. The KONA is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles.This gives the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Hyundai KONA the advantage in maximum range. The Bolt EV uses electricity, and the KONA uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Hyundai KONA, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV and the 2021 Hyundai KONA have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$33,805
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$31,670 - $36,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$22,058
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$18,750 - $29,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,372
Price Range:
$14,549 - $22,986
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$19,205
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$18,372 - $20,483
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
295
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
26,304
# Good or Great Deals:
87
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,067
Price Range:
$15,336 - $23,795
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,068
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,501 - $28,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
860
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
42,873
# Good or Great Deals:
232
Chevrolet Bolt EV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai KONA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Electric Compact Cars)
8.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
5.5 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Hyundai KONA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
7.3 - 11
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
1.5 - 3.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.5 - 10
Chevrolet Bolt EV Rankings
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18 out of / 27Hyundai KONA Rankings
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55 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Trim Levels
LT, Premier
2021 Hyundai KONA Trim Levels
Limited, NIGHT, SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Ultimate
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp
Torque:
266 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
127 / 108 / 118
Range (city/hwy):
259 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
66 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 30
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
16.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
19.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
45.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
113.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3563 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
62.8 inches
Length:
164 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2890 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
61 inches
Length:
164 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Kinetic Blue Metallic / Oasis Blue
Gray
Nightfall Gray Metallic / Slate Gray Metallic
Orange
Cayenne Orange Metallic
Red
Cajun Red Tintcoat
White
Summit White
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black
Blue
Surf Blue
Gray
Galactic Gray / Thunder Gray
Orange
Not available
Red
Pulse Red
White
Chalk White / Lunar White
Silver
Sonic Silver
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Galvanized/Sky Cool Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray/Black
Black
Black
