2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2018 Toyota Prius c
The Chevrolet Bolt EV wins clearly, 78.6 to 68.5, on fuel & range, performance. The Toyota Prius c is ahead on safety.
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback. Its longest-range version, the Bolt EV, is EPA-rated at 238 miles with 119 MPGe…
2018 Toyota Prius c
The 2018 Toyota Prius c is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact hatchback. The most efficient version, the Prius c, is EPA-rated at 46 mpg combined. NHTSA lists…
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Clear winThe Chevrolet Bolt EV wins clearly, 78.6 to 68.5, on fuel & range, performance. The Toyota Prius c is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2018 Toyota Prius coverall 68.5 | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EVoverall 78.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 42.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 88.4 | 41.2 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 36 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 68.5 | 78.6 | |||||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 4 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Toyota Prius c and Chevrolet Bolt EV
Chevrolet Bolt EV: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Toyota Prius c: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Chevrolet Bolt EV: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV wins
- It is rated 119 combined against 46 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,450).
- It makes 200 hp against 72.
Where the 2018 Toyota Prius c answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 89 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 52).
What they share
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Prius c
Top recalls
- high Hybrid Propulsion System 19V491000 · 464 vehicles
- minor Equipment 18V176000 · 19 vehicles
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Top recalls
- critical Structure 22V930000 · 111,242 vehicles
- critical Electrical System 21V560000 · 57,414 vehicles · filed unfixed
- critical Electrical System 20V701000 · 50,932 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Structure 23V845000 · 6,771 vehicles
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18V576000 · 210,628 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Prius c | Chevrolet Bolt EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Prius c | Bolt EV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 46 | 119 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,450 | $650 |
| EV range | — | 238 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2018 Toyota Prius c or the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
The Chevrolet Bolt EV wins clearly, 78.6 to 68.5, on fuel & range, performance. The Toyota Prius c is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV scores 78.6 and the 2018 Toyota Prius c 68.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2018 Toyota Prius c or the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
2018 Toyota Prius c: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 5 recalls (2 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2018 Toyota Prius c and the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
Where the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV wins: it is rated 119 combined against 46 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,450), and makes 200 hp against 72. Where the 2018 Toyota Prius c answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 89 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 52). What they share: 5 seats.