2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. 2017 Toyota Prius Prime

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What is the main difference between Bolt EV and Prius Prime?

Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is priced $9,520 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Also, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2017 Bolt EV has a more powerful engine and it gets 65 more mpg than the 2017 Prius Prime. In addition, comparing the dimensions we see that the Bolt EV is slightly smaller, although it's taller than the Prius Prime. And then, the Chevrolet Bolt EV seats one more passenger than the Toyota Prius Prime. Among similarities is the body structure.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • Auto, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$36,620
$27,100
Engine
Engine
Electric Motor
1.8L Inline-4 + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
200 hp
121 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
128 MPGe
145 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
110 MPGe
121 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
119 MPGe
133 MPGe
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
69.5 in
69.3 in
Length
Length
164.0 in
182.9 in
Height
Height
62.8 in
57.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
102.4 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
79.2 ft2
88 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.7 in
39.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.6 in
43.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.6 in
54.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.9 in
37.2 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.5 in
33.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.8 in
53.0 in

Costs

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2017 Toyota Prius Prime

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$600
$1,050
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$229 (2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5dr HB LT)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$11,843
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