Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Niro EV
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Highlights
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$26,500
Starting MSRP
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$39,700
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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-
Towing Capacity
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1,653 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Electric
Engine Type
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Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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-
MPGe
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126
/ 101 MPGe
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-
MPGe
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115 - 120
Combined MPGe
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-
Combined MPGe
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-
Combined MPGe
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247 - 259 mi.
Range
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253 mi.
Range
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-
Range
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7 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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6 - 7 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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-
Level 2 Charging
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60 mins.
DC Fast charging
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43 mins.
DC Fast charging
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-
DC Fast charging
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65 kWh
Battery Capacity
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64 kWh
Battery Capacity
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-
Battery Capacity
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200 hp
Horsepower
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201 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Electric
Engine Type
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Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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N/A
Displacement
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N/A
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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266
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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188
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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201 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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1-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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1-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P215/50R17
Front Tire Size
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P215/55VR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P215/50R17
Rear Tire Size
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P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Solid Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Compound Crank (Torsion Beam)
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Column-Mounted Electric Pwr
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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38 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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23 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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102 in
Wheelbase
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107 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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63 in
Height, Overall
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62 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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163 in
Length, Overall
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174 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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30 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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17 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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57 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,653 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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165 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,653 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,589 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,721 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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1,653 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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11 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Partially Regenerative Electro-Hydraulic
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV or the 2026 Kia Niro EV?
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV and the 2026 Kia Niro EV both get 0 MPG combined. The 2023 Bolt EV can travel up to 259 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on compared to 253 electric-only miles for the 2026 Niro EV.
Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV or the 2026 Kia Niro EV?
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV is cheaper than the 2026 Kia Niro EV with a $26,500 starting MSRP versus a $39,700 starting MSRP.
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