Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Chevrolet Volt
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Chevrolet Volt 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 Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Chevrolet Volt.
When comparing the Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the Chevrolet Volt's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Bolt EV has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the Chevrolet Volt's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Bolt EV is a better car than the Chevrolet Volt.
Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV ranges from $8,991 to $18,491 while a used 2019 Chevrolet Volt is priced between $12,706 to $22,742.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Bolt EV’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Volt base engine makes 149 horsepower. The Bolt EV is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 238 miles. The Volt is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 424 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Bolt EV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Volt the advantage in maximum range. The Bolt EV uses electricity, and the Volt uses electricity, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Bolt EV has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Volt has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Bolt EV has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36620
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
32205
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
29990 - 36620
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
25887
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
22400 - 33520
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13546
Price Range:
8991 - 18491
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
14768
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
13354 - 16533
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
78
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52011
# Good or Great Deals:
22
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17942
Price Range:
12706 - 22742
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
18385
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
14525 - 22070
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64750
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Chevrolet Bolt EV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Volt Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Bolt EV
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Volt
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
8.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
7.2 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.102
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.320836743698965
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
1.1 - 5.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.0854332636729036
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.2 - 16.5
Chevrolet Bolt EV Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 35Ranking
6 out of / 35Ranking
7 out of / 35Ranking
11 out of / 35Ranking
12 out of / 35Ranking
21 out of / 35Ranking
31 out of / 35Chevrolet Volt Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Chevrolet Bolt EV Trim Levels
LT, Premier
Chevrolet Volt Trim Levels
LT, Premier
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
149 hp
Torque:
294 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
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 / 110 / 119
Range (city/hwy):
238 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
60 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
50 hours (120V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 42 / 42
MPGe:
113 / 98 / 106
Range (city/hwy):
433 / 424 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, 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:
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:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
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
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:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
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
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
10.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.9 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:
3519 lbs
Width:
71.2 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
180.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Kinetic Blue Metallic
Gray
Nightfall Gray Metallic / Slate Gray Metallic
Red
Cajun Red Tintcoat
White
Summit White
Yellow
Shock
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Pacific Blue Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic
Red
Cajun Red Tintcoat
White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White
Yellow
Not available
Green
Green Mist Metallic
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Galvanized/Sky Cool Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Light Ash/Dark Ash
Black
Jet Black / Jet Black/Jet Black
