Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Honda Fit
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is more fuel-efficient at 119 MPG combined, against 36 MPG for the Honda Fit. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | Honda Fit | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 120 | 170 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 2 and 1 | 8 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 17,000 miles | 29,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 119 MPG | 36 MPG |
| City and highway | 128 and 110 | 33 and 40 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $650 | $1,850 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 120 complaints for the Chevrolet Bolt EV and 170 for the Honda Fit. 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: 5 for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, 4 for the Honda Fit.