2027 Chevrolet Bolt vs 2027 Nissan Kicks
The Chevrolet Bolt wins clearly, 92.1 to 75.6, on fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on price and safety.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback. Its longest-range version, the BOLT, is EPA-rated at 262 miles with 120 MPGe combi…
2027 Nissan Kicks
The 2027 Nissan Kicks is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Kicks FWD, is EPA-rated a…
2027 Chevrolet Bolt
Clear winThe Chevrolet Bolt wins clearly, 92.1 to 75.6, on fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on price and safety.
| Category · weight | 2027 Nissan Kicksoverall 75.6 | 2027 Chevrolet Boltoverall 92.1 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 78.6 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 28.7 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 89.8 | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 41.3 | 100 | |||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 75.6 | 92.1 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Nissan Kicks: base trim S FWD · Chevrolet Bolt: base trim LT FWD. 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 2027 Chevrolet Bolt wins
- It is rated 120 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,150).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (37.5 points against 15.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2027 Nissan Kicks answers
- It lists 22 standard driver-assist features against 15.
- It starts $6,205 lower ($22,790 against $28,995 base MSRP).
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
47 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan KicksS FWD | Chevrolet BoltLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $22,790 | $28,995 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 1,997 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L DOHC 4-cylinder inline | Integral drive unit with electric propulsion |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder with Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 141 hp | — |
| Torque | 140 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | 134 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 31 mpg | 120 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg | 106 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.341 | — |
| Transmission type | cvt | Electric drive unit (none) |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Overall height | 64.2 in | 63.9 in |
| Overall length | 172 in | 170 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in | 69.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105 in | 105 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 55.7 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 30 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 126 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.7 in | 44.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2,994 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2,994 lbs | 3,776 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3,902 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 908 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent strut with coil springs | — |
| Rear suspension type | Twist beam | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 295 mm | — |
| Front brake type | Vented disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electric with auto hold | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 279 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/65R16 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.9 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | NissanConnect | OnStar |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 54.7 in | 54.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 54.7 in | 52 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
158 features · differences first, then sharedSafety45 differ · 45 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | Chevrolet BoltLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | std | — |
| Intelligent Cruise Control with steering wheel-mounted controls | std | — |
| Predictive Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | std | — |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | std | — |
| Driver Attention Alert | std | — |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — | std |
| Airbag system | — | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | — |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist | — | std |
| Driver and passenger knee supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Driver Attention Assist | — | opt |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Forward Collision Alert | — | std |
| Front and Rear Park Assist | — | opt |
| Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking | — | std |
| HD Rear Vision Camera | — | std |
| HD Surround Vision | — | opt |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Rear Camera Mirror | — | opt |
| Rear Cross Traffic Braking | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | std | — |
| Rear Park Assist | — | std |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | — | opt |
| RearView Monitor | std | — |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rollover sensor (curtain airbag) | std | — |
| Safety Alert Seat | — | std |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | — | std |
| Super Cruise ® , advanced driver assistance technology | — | opt |
| Super Cruise ® Package | — | opt |
| Teen Driver | — | std |
| Traction Control System | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | — | opt |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type) | std | — |
| Vehicle Security System Immobilizer | std | — |
Infotainment25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | Chevrolet BoltLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable | opt | std |
| 1-Year MobileService+ | — | opt |
| 11.3" diagonal advanced color LCD display with Google built-In | — | std |
| 11" diagonal color Driver Information Center | — | std |
| 12.3-inch touchscreen | std | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One | — | opt |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | — | opt |
| 3-Year MobileService+ | — | opt |
| 5G vehicle connectivity | — | std |
| AM/FM with 4 speakers, USB input, satellite radio, Bluetooth, smartphone connectivity | std | — |
| Audio and Bluetooth® switches on steering wheel | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | std | — |
| Charging-only USB ports | — | std |
| Deleted Mobile Service Plus. | — | opt |
| Front USB ports (2, USB-C) | std | — |
| NissanConnect® featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ | std | — |
| OnStar ® services capable | — | std |
| OnStar Basics | — | std |
| OnStar One with Super Cruise ® Plan (Extension to 8 Years) | — | opt |
| Siri® Eyes Free | std | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription | — | std |
| SiriusXM® | std | — |
| Technology Package | — | opt |
| USB data ports | — | std |
| Wireless Phone Charging | — | opt |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | Chevrolet BoltLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Intelligent Key® with push-button start | std | — |
| Keyless Open and Start | — | std |
| Power windows | — | std |
| Remote Start | — | std |
| Window, power, front passenger, express down | — | std |
| Windows, power rear, express down | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | Chevrolet BoltLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic climate control | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | — | std |
| Manual climate control | std | — |
Seating9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | Chevrolet BoltLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver seat | — | opt |
| Heated driver and front passenger seats | — | opt |
| Ventilated driver and front passenger seats | — | opt |
| 6-way manual front passenger seat | — | std |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat | — | std |
| 8-way power driver seat | — | opt |
| Cloth front seats | std | — |
| Front bucket seats | — | std |
| Rear center armrest | — | opt |
| 6-way manual driver seat | std | std |
Interior17 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | Chevrolet BoltLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | — | opt |
| Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror | — | opt |
| 7-inch digital dashboard | std | — |
| All-weather floor liners | — | opt |
| All-weather floor mats | — | opt |
| Comfort Package | — | opt |
| Evotex Package | — | opt |
| Jet Black with Blue and Gray stitching, Cloth seat trim | — | opt |
| Jet Black with Blue and Gray stitching, Evotex seat trim | — | opt |
| Multi-color ambient interior lighting | — | opt |
| Rear carpeted floor mats | — | std |
| Seat trim, Cloth | — | std |
| Steering wheel, urethane, flat-bottom | — | std |
| Wrapped steering wheel | — | opt |
| Inside rearview manual day/night mirror | — | std |
| Drive computer with mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temp, TPMS | std | — |
| Front carpeted floor mats | — | std |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | std | std |
Exterior25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | Chevrolet BoltLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 17" all-season tires | — | std |
| 17" Machined-face aluminum wheels with carbon flash painted pockets | — | opt |
| 17" Silver painted aluminum wheels | — | std |
| All-Weather Package | — | opt |
| Automatic on/off headlamps | — | std |
| Black lug nuts | — | opt |
| Black wheel locks | — | opt |
| Bright wheel locks | — | opt |
| Dual panel power sunroof | — | opt |
| Dual Panel Sunroof Package | — | opt |
| Front intermittent wipers | — | std |
| Front license plate bracket | — | opt |
| Gloss Black roof rails | — | opt |
| Grille | — | std |
| Heated power-adjustable outside mirrors | — | std |
| Illuminated charge port | — | opt |
| IntelliBeam | — | std |
| LED daytime running lights | std | — |
| LED rear combination lights | std | — |
| Rainsense automatic wipers | — | opt |
| Rear intermittent wiper | — | std |
| Tire inflator kit | — | std |
| Wheel, spare, none | — | std |
| Rear window defogger | — | std |
| Center high-mounted stop light (CHMSL), spoiler-mounted | std | — |
Powertrain23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | Chevrolet BoltLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Front-wheel drive | std | — |
| 11.5 kW capable onboard charging module | — | std |
| 65 kWh Battery rated energy | — | std |
| Charge station communication equipment | — | std |
| Charging Essentials Package | — | opt |
| DC Fast Charging capability with NACS charge port | — | std |
| Drive Mode Selector | std | — |
| Dual Level Charge Cord | — | std |
| Electric drive unit, primary, 1 motor | — | std |
| Electric propulsion system (FWD) | — | std |
| EPA-estimated 262 miles of electric range | — | std |
| GM CCS1 DC Adapter | — | opt |
| GM Energy PowerShift Charger | — | opt |
| GM J1772 AC Adapter | — | opt |
| GM PowerShift AC Charging Adapter | — | opt |
| GM PowerUp 2: NACS Charger | — | opt |
| Idle Stop/Start | std | — |
| Integral drive unit with electric propulsion | — | std |
| Level 2 and Fast Charging Adapter Package | — | opt |
| Premium Charging Package | — | opt |
| Transmission, none (electric drive unit) | — | std |
| Vehicle-to-home | — | std |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | Chevrolet BoltLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All-weather cargo mat | — | opt |
| Cargo Convenience Package | — | opt |
| Retractable cargo shade | — | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Kicks
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Bolt
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan KicksS FWD | Chevrolet BoltLT FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22,790 (base trim) | $28,995 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $22,790 – $28,840 7 trims | $28,995 – $32,995 2 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Kicks FWD | BOLT |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 120 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $650 |
| EV range | — | 262 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Nissan Kicks or the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt?
The Chevrolet Bolt wins clearly, 92.1 to 75.6, on fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on price and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt scores 92.1 and the 2027 Nissan Kicks 75.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Nissan Kicks or the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt?
The 2027 Nissan Kicks starts lower — $22,790 against $28,995, a gap of $6,205 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Nissan Kicks or the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt?
2027 Nissan Kicks: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Chevrolet Bolt: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 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 2027 Nissan Kicks and the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt?
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt wins: it is rated 120 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,150), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (37.5 points against 15.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2027 Nissan Kicks answers: it lists 22 standard driver-assist features against 15 and starts $6,205 lower ($22,790 against $28,995 base MSRP). What they share: 5 seats.