Comparison between:
- 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV | |
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| Model year | 2019 | 2016 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe, South Korea |
| Price | USD 37,495 (USA, Jul 2019) | USD 25,120 (USA, Oct 2015) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | High-strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Cajun Red Tintcoat Kinetic Blue Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Nightfall Grey Metallic Summit White Silver Ice Metallic Green Mist Metallic Slate Gray Metallic Shock | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite (extra charge) Summit White Titanium Salsa (2LT only) Lime (2LT only) |
| Interior colors | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents | Electric Blue Dark Pewter |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 146.5 in 3720 mm |
| Width | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm |
| Height | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 93.5 in 2375 mm |
| Front track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 54.8 in 1391 mm |
| Front overhang | 32.9 in 836 mm | 31.1 in 790 mm |
| Rear overhang | 28.7 in 730 mm | 21.9 in 555 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 39.4 in 1000 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in 963 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 50.7 in 1288 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 49.7 in 1263 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.6 in 1311 mm | 48.0 in 1218 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.8 in 1290 mm | 47.5 in 1206 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in 1057 mm | 42.0 in 1067 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | 35.2 in 893 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 |
| Total volume | 3152.0 l 111.31 ft3 3.15 m3 | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3582.51 lb 1625 kg | 2866.01 lb 1300 kg |
| Payload | 930.35 lb 422 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.326 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | General Motors |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 8810 rpm | - |
| Torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Drive Low | Normal Sport |
| Additional information | - | The motor is oil-cooled. |
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 | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | 4.50 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.90 s | 7.20 s |
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 | EPA, CMB: 82.0 mi / 132.0 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 | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe |
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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 10.3 m 33.79 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.91 | 2.8 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.05 | 3.87 |
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) |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 10.9 in 276 mm | 10.1 in 256 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.4 in 264 mm | 10.2 in 258 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 215/50R17 H | 185/55R15 195/55R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 60 kWh | 18.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | LG Chem |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 288 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 10 | - |
| Battery voltage | 350 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | 230 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 961.22 lb 436 kg | 473.99 lb 215 kg |
| Volume | 285.0 l 10.06 ft3 0.28 m3 | 139.0 l 4.91 ft3 0.14 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | With active thermal conditioning Cell height - 3.9 in Cell width - 13.1 in 96s3p format | - |
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 CCS1 |
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 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW DC 50 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, 0:20-0:25 |
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 Departure Warning System (O) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (O) LATCH system (S) Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking (O) Overtaking Sensor (O) Parking assist (S) 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) | Adjustable head restraints (S) Anti-theft technology (S) Brake assist (S) Collapsible steering column (S) Cruise control (S) Electronic parking break (S) Four-wheel ABS (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) LATCH child seat attachment system (S) OnStar with 4G LTE (3 years free) (S) Rollover sensing system (S) Seat belt pretensioners in the front seats (S) StabiliTrak stability control (S) 10 x standard airbags (S) Standard electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Three-point safety belts in all four seats (S) Traction control (S) 7-inch LCD display (S) Bluetooth capability (S) Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot (S) Chevrolet MyLink, USB port, auxiliary input jack (S) Push-button start (S) Remote keyless entry (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) 6 x speakers (S) Remote start/cabin pre-conditioning (S) Heated front seats (O) Leather-wrapped (O) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Power locks and windows (S) Fabric (S) Leatherette (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. | - |
| 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV |