Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is more fuel-efficient at 119 MPG combined, against 26 MPG for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,950 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 471 | 114 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 18 and 6 | 0 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 25,000 miles | 12,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 119 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 128 and 110 | 22 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $650 | $2,600 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 471 complaints for the Chevrolet Bolt EV and 114 for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. 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 EV, 1 for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.