Comparison between:
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS | |
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| Trim | SE | RS |
| Model year | 2019 (MY19) | 2027 (MY27) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | 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) | USD 32,995 (USA, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl | Atomic Yellow Habanero Orange Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic Marina Blue Metallic Sterling Grey Metallic |
| Interior colors | Titan Black Shetland Beige | Jet Black with Red |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 169.6 in 4307 mm |
| Width | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 80.1 in 2035 mm |
| Height | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 63.9 in 1622 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in 2629 mm | 105.3 in 2675 mm |
| Front track | 60.4 in 1533 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
| Rear track | 59.2 in 1503 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 143 mm | 5.6 in 141 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 40.0 in 1016 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 967 mm | 37.8 in 960 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in 1420 mm | 54.6 in 1387 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 52.0 in 1320 mm |
| Front hip room | 57.8 in 1469 mm | 51.3 in 1304 mm |
| Rear hip room | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 50.1 in 1273 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in 1046 mm | 44.3 in 1124 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.6 in 904 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3193.0 l 112.76 ft3 3.19 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 | 458.0 l 16.17 ft3 0.46 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1594.0 l 56.29 ft3 1.59 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg | 3776.52 lb 1713 kg |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | General Motors |
| Model | EEM 100 | X76 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 156 kW 209.2 hp 212.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3300 - 12000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3300 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | 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 | One-Pedal Driving Mode |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 156 kW 209.2 hp 212.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.60 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 | NEDC, CMB: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA, CMB: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km | EPA, CMB: 255.0 mi / 410.4 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | 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+ | - |
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 | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.76 | - |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 16.7:1 |
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 | 3.61 | 11.5 |
| Additional information | Gearbox model - EQ 270 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.3 in 287 mm | 10.9 in 276 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.7 in 272 mm | 10.4 in 264 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 6.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 215/50R17 H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 35.8 kWh | 65 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | LFP |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Number of cells | 264 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | Prismatic |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 27 | - |
| Battery voltage | 323 V | - |
| Weight | 701.07 lb 318 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Passive cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | - | Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) |
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 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.2 kW DC 50 kW AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | 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 | DC 150 kW, 0:26 AC 11.5 kW, 6:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | Gloss Black roof rails (S) Wavy grille with RS badging (S) Super Cruise (O) 11-inch driver information screen (S) 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen (S) Multi-color ambient lighting (S) Evotex with red stitching (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | 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. | General Motors BEV3 platform |
| 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS |