Comparison between:
- 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2021 Audi e-tron 50 quattro
- 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 Audi e-tron 50 quattro | 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé | |
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| Model year | 2019 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Market | North America | Global | Europe |
| Price | USD 37,495 (USA, Jul 2019) | - | GBP 21,195 (UK, Oct 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steal 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 | Brilliant Black Catalunya Red Metallic Florett Siver Metallic Galaxy Blue Metallic Glacier White Metallic Manhattan Grey Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Siam Beige Metallic Typhoon Grey Metallic | White Black Carmine Red Gold Beige Lime Green Cool Silver Lava Orange Midnight Blue Moon White Titania Grey Graphite Grey |
| Interior colors | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Metropol Grey | Black Black/Blue Black/Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Length | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 193.0 in 4901 mm | 106.1 in 2695 mm |
| Width | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 76.2 in 1935 mm | 65.5 in 1663 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 86.3 in 2192 mm | 74.5 in 1893 mm |
| Height | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 64.1 in 1629 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 115.3 in 2928 mm | 73.7 in 1873 mm |
| Front track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 65.0 in 1652 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | 6.8 in 172 mm | 4.4 in 113 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in 963 mm | 39.2 in 996 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 58.6 in 1489 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 57.2 in 1454 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 51.6 in 1311 mm | 60.9 in 1547 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.8 in 1290 mm | 60.0 in 1524 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in 1057 mm | 40.8 in 1036 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 | - | - |
| Total volume | 3152.0 l 111.31 ft3 3.15 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 | 600.0 l 21.19 ft3 0.60 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | 1725.0 l 60.92 ft3 1.73 m3 | 350.0 l 12.36 ft3 0.35 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 60.0 l 2.12 ft3 0.06 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3582.51 lb 1625 kg | - | 2392.02 lb 1085 kg |
| Payload | 930.35 lb 422 kg | - | 496.04 lb 225 kg |
| GVWR | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | - | 2888.06 lb 1310 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.28 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Overhang front / rear - 836 mm / 730 mm | Height 1629 with roof-mounted aerial Height 1616 without roof-mounted aerial Body ride height adjustable by 76 millimeters (3.0 in) Drag coefficient with conventional exterior mirrors: 0.28 Drag coefficient with optional virtual exterior mirrors: 0.27 Curb weight with a 75 kg driver (EU norms): 2565 kg | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | - |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 130 kW 174.3 hp 176.8 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps |
| Torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Drive Low | - | - |
| Additional information | - | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor | Radar-based recuperation |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | - | AC induction/asynchronous | - |
| Location | - | Front | - |
| Power | - | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | - |
| Torque | - | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | - |
| Additional features | - | Axially parallel asynchronous motor | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 6.80 s | 11.50 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | 4.50 s | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.90 s | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 238.0 mi / 383.0 km | WLTP: 208.8 mi / 336.0 km | NEDC: 98.8 mi / 159.0 km Real range: 69.0 mi / 111.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 110 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 21.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.4 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 17.6 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | 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 | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | 6.95 m 22.80 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.91 | - | - |
| Additional information | - | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance | - |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.05 | 9.205 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.205 | - |
| Additional information | - | Two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear | - |
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) | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers 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 | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Drums |
| Additional information | Front brake rotor diameter: 276 mm / 11 in Rear brake rotor diamete: 264 mm / 10 in | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 | 8.5Jx19 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 215/50R17 H | 255/55R19 111H | 165/65R15 185/60R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | - | Deutsche Accumotive |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 60 kWh | 71 kWh | 17.6 kWh |
| Number of cells | 288 | 324 | 96 |
| Number of modules | 10 | 27 | 3 |
| Voltage | 350 V | 396 V | - |
| Energy density | 230 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 961.22 lb 436 kg | 1278.68 lb 580 kg | - |
| Volume | 285.0 l 10.06 ft3 0.28 m3 | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -40 °C -40 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 50 °C 122 °F |
| Additional information | With active thermal conditioning Cell height - 3.9 in Cell width - 13.1 in 96s3p format | Usable capacity - 64.7 kWh Indirect cooling system of aluminium sections separate from cell space Powerful thermal management system with four circuits and heat pump with improved power efficiency | Beattery heater |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Household charging, 1.44 kW Wallbox 3.84 kW, 3.84 kW Wallbox 7.68 kW, 7.68 kW DC fast charging, 80 kW | CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 3.84 kW 3-phase CEE cable, 6.4 kW Mode 3 charging cable, 11 kW DC charger, 120 kW | Wallbox, 4.6 kW Wallbox, 22 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 kW Optional onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 4.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC fast charging, 0:36-0:45 Wallbox 7.68 kW, 8:20-9:30 Wallbox 3.84 kW, 15:38-19:00 Household charging, 41:40-50:00 | DC charger, 0:29-0:36 Mode 3 charging cable, 6:27 3-phase CEE cable, 11:06 CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 18:29 | Wallbox 22 kW, 0:48 Wallbox 4.6 kW, 3:50 |
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) | Anthracite bumper (S) Black roof rails (O) Detachable towing hitch (O) e-tron Compact charging cable (S) Glossy black control buttons with haptic feedback and aluminium look (O) Luggage cover (S) Matt black control buttons (S) Model description and performance or technology lettering (S) No model description and performance or technology lettering (O) No performance or technology lettering (O) Non-smokers package (S) Orange-painted brake callipers on 18-inch wheels (O) Provision for trailer towing device (O) Removable boot partition net (S) Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S) Roof rail in anodised aluminum (O) Smokers package (O) Storage and luggage room package (O) Variable foldable luggage mat (O) Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter (S) Audi Pre Sense Basic (S) Audi Pre Sense Front (S) Audi Pre Sense Rear (O) Audi Pre Sense Rear Packet (O) Backup camera (O) Blind Spot Alert (O) Camera-based speed limit display / traffic sign recognition (O) Car alarm (O) Central driver assistance controller (zFAS) (S) Cross intersection assistance (O) Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation (S) Efficiency assistance (O) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency assistance (O) Exit warning (O) First aid kit (S) ISOFIX on rear seats (S) ISOFIX on the front passenger's seat (S) Lane change warning (O) Night vision assistant (O) Obstacle avoidance assistance (O) Parking aid plus with environment display (S) Parking assistance (O) Rear cross traffic assistance (O) Rear side airbags (O) Reverse cameras (O) Seat occupancy recognition (S) Side airbags in front and head airbag system (S) Tire repair kit (S) Tire-pessure monitoring system (S) 10.1-inch HD+ display with MMI touch response and haptic feedback (S) 12.3-inch infotainment display (S) 12V outlet (S) Audi Connect Emergency Call & Service (S) Audi Connect key (O) Audi connect Navigation & Infotainment (S) Audi music interface (S) Audi music interface in the rear (O) Audi phone box (O) Audi smartphone interface (O) Audi Virtual cockpit (S) Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (O) Bluetooth (S) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking (O) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking and anti-theft alarm system (O) Digital radio (O) Digital TV reception (DVB-T2) with CI+ abd PayTV (O) DVD-Player (O) Garage door opener (O) Head-up display (O) MMI Navigation plus (S) MMI Radio (S) Remote key (S) Remote MMI touch control unit with 8.6-inch color display (S) SDXC memory card reader (S) 16 x speakers and a subwoofer, 15 CH, 705 W (O) 10 x speakers and a subwoofer, 6 CH, 180W (S) 2 x USB Type-A ports with data and charging function (S) 2-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (S) 4-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (O) Air quality package with ionizer and a choice of fragrances (O) Comfort auxiliary air-conditioning (O) Standard auxiliary air-conditioning (S) Increased heating capacity (O) Center armrest front (S) Comfort center armrest front (O) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory for both (O) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory for the driver's seat (O) Folding down rear seats (S) Headrests on front seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Heated front seats (O) Individual contour seats front (O) Manually adjustable front seats (S) S-sports seats front (O) Sports front seats (O) Standard front seats (S) Variable headrests for the front seats (O) Ventilated front seats (O) Ventilated front seats with massage function (O) Double-spoke steering wheel with multifunction and paddles (S) Electrically adjustable steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped with handles in perforated leather (O) Leather-wrapper with chrome application and contrasting stitching (O) S line emblem and chrome trim (O) Sport leather steering wheel with multifunction, paddles and heating (O) Sport leather steering wheel, flattened at the bottom (O) Sport steering wheel with multifunction and paddles (O) Acoustic glazing on side windows (O) Acoustic glazing on windscreen (S) Adaptive windscreen wiper with integrated washing nozzles (O) Green tinted heat insulating glass (S) Luggage compartment door electrically opening and closing (S) Manual sun protection roller on rear side windows (O) Panoramic glass roof (O) Privacy glass (O) Servo closure for the doors (O) Auto dimming and auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with automatic parking (O) Auto dimming and auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with automatic parking and memory (O) Auto-adjustable frameless side mirrors (S) Auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with memory (O) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Body-color painted side mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors with integrated LED turning lights (S) Virtual side mirrors (O) Boot lighting right and left (S) e-tron logo LED projection upon opening the doors (O) Extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (O) Footwell lighting front and rear (S) Glovebox lights (S) Headlights cleaning system (S) Illuminated door sills (S) Illuminated door sills with aluminum insert front and rear and S lettering front (O) Illuminated door sills with aluminum insert front and rear without lettering (O) LED taillights (O) Matrix LED headlights (O) Multi-colored ambient lights (O) Reading lights front and rear (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Tailgate lights (S) Alcantara leather with contrast stitching (O) All-faux-leather dashboard (O) All-leather dashboard (O) Dashboard in fabric black (O) Decor inlays dark brown natural (O) Decor inlays matt brushed dark (O) Fabric effect (S) Floor mats with contrast stitching (O) Headliner in black fabric (O) Headliner in moon silver fabric (S) Leather and faux leather combo with contrasting stitching (O) Leather top side of dashboard (O) Milano Leather (O) S-embossing in the backrests of the front seats (O) Upper dashboard in leather and interior elements below in faux leather (O) Valcona Leather (O) | Centre console with drawer and double cup holder at front (S) Gearshift lever knob in leather (chrome) (S) Lockable glove compartment (S) Storage compartment in doors, front (S) Storage compartment in tailgate (S) 3-spoke, multi-function steering wheel in leather (S) Acoustic presence indicator at speeds below 17 mph (S) Active Brake Assist (S) Anti-lock Braking System with electronic brake force distribution (S) Breakdown kit with air compressor and sealant (S) Central locking with radio remote control, visual locking-verification signal (S) Crash sensor for activation of hazard warning lights (S) Crosswind Assist (S) Cruise control with limiter (S) Electronic Stability Programme (S) Front airbags for the driver and front passenger (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Knee airbag for the driver (S) Lane Keeping Assist with acoustic and visual warning (S) Seat belt reminder warning (S) Three-point seat belts with belt tensioners and belt force limiters (S) Tridion safety cell (S) Two pelvis/thorax bags in the backrests of the seats (S) Tyre pressure monitoring system (S) Window airbags (S) 12 volt socket with cover (S) 7-inch multi-touch infotainment display (O) Dashboard Instrument panel (S) Digital Radio (S) Instrument cluster with a 3.5-inch TFT colour display (S) MirrorLink (O) smart Media-System (O) Exterior temperature indicator with frost warning (S) Pre-entry climate control (S) Front passenger seat with through-loading function (fully folding backrest) (S) Heated seats (O) Heated multi-function steering wheel (O) Height-adjustable steering column (O) Comfort windscreen wipers with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/wash function (S) Driver's door mirrors electrically adjustable and heated (S) Electric windows with convenience feature and obstruction sensor (S) Heated rear window (S) Painted door handles (body colour) (S) Rear window wiper with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/washfunction (S) Solid roof with fabric lining in black (S) Sun visors for driver and front passenger with vanity mirrors (S) H4 halogen headlamps with integrated LED daytime driving lights (S) Headlamp range adjustment, manual (S) Reading light for driver and front passenger (S) Third brake light featuring LED technology (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. | - | - |
| 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 Audi e-tron 50 quattro | 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé |