Comparison between:
- 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2018 Nissan Leaf S
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2018 Nissan Leaf S | 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | |
| Series | - | ZE1 | - |
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| Trim | - | S | SE |
| Model year | 2018 (MY18) | 2018 (MY18) | 2019 (MY19) |
| Market | North America, South Korea | - | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 37,495 (USA, May 2017) KRW 47,790,000 (South Korea, Dec 2017) | - | USD 31,895 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 33,840 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 41,005 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 35,900 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 42,090 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 39,460 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 40,750 (IT, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Arctic Blue Metallic Cajun Red Tintcoat Kinetic Blue Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Nightfall Grey Metallic Orange Burst Metallic Summit White Silver Ice Metallic | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Jade Frost Super Black Scarlet Ember Pearl White Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black | Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl |
| Interior colors | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents | Black | Titan Black Shetland Beige |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | - | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 103.5 in 2629 mm |
| Front track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 60.4 in 1533 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 59.2 in 1503 mm |
| Front overhang | 32.9 in 836 mm | - | - |
| Rear overhang | 28.7 in 730 mm | - | - |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm | 5.6 in 143 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in 963 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm | 38.1 in 967 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 55.9 in 1420 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.6 in 1311 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.8 in 1290 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in 1057 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3152.0 l 111.31 ft3 3.15 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3582.51 lb 1625 kg | 3432.6 lb 1557 kg | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg |
| Payload | 930.35 lb 422 kg | 1020.74 lb 463 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | EM57 | EEM 100 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 360 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 8810 rpm | 3283 - 9795 rpm | 3300 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 3283 rpm | 0 - 3300 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Drive Low | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | - | - | Three levels of regenerative braking Eco mode power - 70 kW Eco mode torque - 233 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 211 Nm |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.90 s | 9.60 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | 4.50 s | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.90 s | 7.50 s | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco+ mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 19 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 238.0 mi / 383.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA, CMB: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP, CMB: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA, CMB: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 110 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.4 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.91 | - | 2.76 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.05 | 8.1938 | 3.61 |
| Additional information | - | - | Gearbox model - EQ 270 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 10.9 in 276 mm | - | 11.3 in 287 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.4 in 264 mm | - | 10.7 in 272 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Additional information | - | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 215/50R17 H | 205/55R16 89H | 205/55R16 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 38 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 40 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | 60 kWh | - | 35.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Energy Solution | AESC | Samsung SDI |
| Model | LGX N2.1 | - | - |
| Type | NCM622 | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - | - |
| Number of cells | 288 | 192 | 264 |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | Pouch | - |
| Cell configuration | 3p96s 3 cells in parallel 96 cells in series | - | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - | - |
| Number of modules | 10 | 24 | 27 |
| Battery voltage | 350 V | 360 V | 323 V |
| Energy density | 230 Wh/kg | 224 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 961.22 lb 436 kg | 668 lb 303 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Volume | 285.0 l 10.06 ft3 0.28 m3 | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater | Air convection Battery heater | Passive cooling |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | - | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 Type 4 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW AC 7.68 kW DC 80 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 50 kW | AC 1.2 kW DC 50 kW AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 80 kW, 0:36-0:45 AC 7.68 kW, 8:20-9:30 AC 3.84 kW, 15:38-19:00 AC 1.44 kW, 41:40-50:00 | DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:36 AC 7.4 kW, 6:04-6:40 AC 2.3 kW, 17:24-26:00 | DC 50 kW, 0:34 DC 40 kW, 0:43 AC 7.2 kW, 4:55 AC 3.6 kW, 9:50 AC 2.3 kW, 15:24 AC 1.2 kW, 29:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 16-inch steel wheels and 205/55R16 all-season blackwall tires (O) Aluminium sill plates (O) Black grille (O) Cargo cover (S) Dark silver grille (O) Incomplete vehicle designation (O) Tailgate-mounted rear spoiler (S) Two front cupholders (S) Blind Spot Alert (O) Drag control (S) Driver and front passenger dual-stage frontal airbags, includes Passenger Sensing System (O) Driver and front passenger knee airbags (O) Dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger (S) Electric Parking Brake (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Following Distance Indicator (O) Forward Collision Alert (O) Four-channel ABS (S) Front Pedestrian Braking (O) GM Electronic Precision Shift (EPS) shifter (S) Head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions (S) Head-curtain side-impact and thorax side-impact seat-mounted for front outboard seating positions (O) Knee for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (O) LATCH system (S) Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking (O) Overtaking Sensor (O) Parking Assistance (O) Pedestrian Safety Signal (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (O) Rear doors child locks (S) Side blind zone alert with lane change alert (S) StabiliTrak (S) Surround Vision (S) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted for side-front outboard seating positions (S) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-rear outboard seating positions (S) Tire inflation kit (O) Traction control system (S) 10.2-inch touchscreen with MyLink infotainment system (S) 12V power outlet (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) Bose premium 7-speaker system with subwoofer (O) Driver Information Center with an 8-inch multi-color graphic display (S) EV Navigation Mapping (S) Keyless open and push-button start (S) OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi for up to 7 devices (S) SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite radio (S) 6 x speakers (S) 2 x USB charging-only ports for rear passengers (O) Wireless Charging for compatible smartphones (O) 6-way manual-adjustable driver and front passenger seats (S) 60/40 split folding for rear seats (S) Front passenger seatback map pocket (O) Heated front seats (O) Heated outbound rear seats (S) Rear armrest with two cupholders (S) Automatic heated steering wheel (O) Automatic heated steering wheel (O) Leather-trimmed steering wheel (O) Steering Wheel Adjustment (S) Intermittent windshield and rear window wiper (S) Power front windows (S) Rear window electric defogger (S) Automatic rearview mirror (O) Digital rearview mirror using a rear-facing camera (O) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjustable manual-folding side mirrors (S) Side mirrors with intergrated turn signals (S) Sun visors with sliding vanity mirrors (S) HID projector beam headlights (S) Incandescent cargo lamp (S) IntelliBeam headlamps (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED dome lights (S) LED taillamps (S) All-Weather Cargo Mat (O) All-Weather Floor Mats, front and rear (O) Deluxe cloth (S) Perforated leather (S) | Cargo area cover (O) e-Pedal (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 5-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 4 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (O) Heater, AC timer (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front heated seats (O) 3-spoke (S) Audio, Bluetooth switches (S) Cruise control switches (S) Eco-mode switch (S) Heated (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Heated outside mirrors (O) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Bio suede PET material (S) | Adjustable cargo floor (S) e-Golf front grille with blue accent (S) Integrated rear spoiler (S) 3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pretensioners for driver and front passenger (S) Adpative Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop and Go (O) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Blind Spot Monitor (O) Child safety locks on rear doors (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Cruise Control (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver and passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (S) Electronic Differential Lock (S) Electronic speed control (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Engine Braking Assist (S) Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring (Front Assist (O) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Hydraulic Brake Assist (S) Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Intelligent Crash Response System (S) Isofix on rear seats (S) LATCH (S) Rear Traffic Alert (O) Rearview camera (S) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (S) Side curtain airbags for front seats (S) Side curtain airbags for rear seats (S) Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Speed assist (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) XDS (Cross Differential System) (S) 2 x 12V power outlets: 1 in front center console, 1 in cargo area (S) 8-inch Composition Media touchscreen sound system with proximity sensor (S) Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S) Color multi-function trip computer (S) Keyless entry with push-button start (S) MIB II infotainment system (S) MP3/WMA/FLAC-compatible CD player, AM/FM/HD Radio, SD memory card reader, and voice control (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription (S) 8 x speakers (S) USB port (S) VW Car-Net connected services (S) Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) 6-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S) Front comfort seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel (S) Electrically heated windshield (S) Heated front washer nozzles (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window wiper and washer system (S) Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Cloth (S) Leather gear knob (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. | - | For the MY 2018 the e-Golf is in very short supply for the US and in select states: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. |
| 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2018 Nissan Leaf S | 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE |