2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
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2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
$349 /mo.
2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
$269 /mo.
What is the main difference between Bolt EV and Optima Plug-In Hybrid?
Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as body structure, powertrain, fuel economy, ground shadow size, market segment, and horsepower. First of all, body structures are completely different. One is a Hatchback and the other a Sedan. The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV is also significantly smaller than the 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid. Also, the 2018 Optima Plug-In Hybrid has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2018 Bolt EV gets 79 more mpg. Among similarities are the starting price and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- Auto, Front wheel drive
- 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$36,620
$35,210
Engine
Engine
Electric Motor
2.0L Inline-4 + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
200 hp
202 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
128 MPGe
103 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
110 MPGe
104 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
119 MPGe
103 MPGe
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
69.5 in
73.2 in
Length
Length
164.0 in
191.1 in
Height
Height
62.8 in
57.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
102.4 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
79.2 ft2
97.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.7 in
39.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.6 in
45.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.6 in
58.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.9 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.5 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.8 in
56.4 in
Costs
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$600
$1,400
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$349 (2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5dr HB LT)
$269 (2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,500
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$15,664
$14,083
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