Chevrolet Bolt Euv vs Kia Niro
The Chevrolet Bolt Euv is more fuel-efficient at 115 MPG combined, against 112 MPG for the Kia Niro. At EPA assumptions that is about $50 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Bolt Euv | Kia Niro | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 38 | 46 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 3 and 0 | 7 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 50,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 115 MPG | 112 MPG |
| City and highway | 125 and 104 | 123 and 102 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $650 | $700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 38 complaints for the Chevrolet Bolt Euv and 46 for the Kia Niro. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Chevrolet Bolt Euv, 1 for the Kia Niro.