2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. 2022 Kia Niro
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Kia Niro 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 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and the 2022 Kia Niro.
When comparing the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the 2022 Kia Niro's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2022 Kia Niro has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the 2022 Kia Niro's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV is a better car than the 2022 Kia Niro.
Pricing: A used 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV ranges from $17,350 to $30,905 while a used 2022 Kia Niro is priced between $19,821 to $27,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV loses 57.6 percent of its value and the 2022 Kia Niro loses 40.4 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Kia Niro retains 17.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Bolt EV is 8.0 out of 10 while the Kia Niro's quality rating is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Bolt EV being ranked 3 out of 26 Best Electric Cars and the Kia Niro being ranked 4 out of 5 Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Bolt EV is 7.1 out of 10. For the Kia Niro the reliability rating is 5.6 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Bolt EV an advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Niro.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the 2022 Kia Niro base engine makes 139 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 Niro is rated to deliver an average of 49 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 547 miles.This gives the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2022 Kia Niro the advantage in maximum range. The Bolt EV uses electricity, and the Niro uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2022 Kia Niro, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Kia Niro are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV has higher safety ratings than the 2022 Kia Niro, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.28 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$28,435 - $33,099
Starting MSRP:
$31,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$29,450
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$27,400 - $31,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$33,031
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$24,690 - $41,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,164
Price Range:
$17,350 - $30,905
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$20,299
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$18,434 - $22,164
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
80
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
24,997
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,687
Price Range:
$19,821 - $27,998
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$30,019
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$23,687 - $36,573
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
100
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37,498
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Chevrolet Bolt EV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Niro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Electric Compact Cars)
9.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
6.5 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Kia Niro
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
9.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 9.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
8.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.8 - 6.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
1.5 - 6.7
Chevrolet Bolt EV Rankings
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17 out of / 26Kia Niro Rankings
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32 out of / 32Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Trim Levels
1LT, 2LT
2022 Kia Niro Trim Levels
EX Premium, LX, LXS, LXS Special Edition, Touring Special Edition
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 / 60000 miles
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:
5 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):
4.28 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
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:
139 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 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 / 109 / 120
Range (city/hwy):
259 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
66 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
7 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
51 / 46 / 49
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
607 / 547 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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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:
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:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
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:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
16.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
19.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3589 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
163.2 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3117 lbs
Width:
71.1 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
171.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 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:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Bright Blue Metallic / Ice Blue Metallic
Gray
Gray Ghost Metallic
Red
Cherry Red Tintcoat
Silver
Silver Flare Metallic
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Deep Cerulean
Gray
Steel Gray
Red
Runway Red
Silver
Not available
White
Snow White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Gray
