Honda Fit vs Chevrolet Bolt EV
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 120 mpg combined versus 36 mpg for the Honda Fit, a 84 mpg advantage and costs about $1,050 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Chevrolet Bolt EV leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2017–2023
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Small Station Wagons · 7 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Honda Fit | Chevrolet Bolt EV |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 36 mpg | 120 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 33 mpg | 131 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 40 mpg | 110 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,700 | $650 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 246 g/mi | Not available |
| Engines offered | SIDI | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S7), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Manual 6-spd | Automatic (A1), Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2015–2020 | 2017–2023 |
| Configurations on record | 18 | 7 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Fit vs Bolt EV: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Honda Fit or the Chevrolet Bolt EV?
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 120 mpg combined versus 36 mpg for the Honda Fit, a 84 mpg advantage and costs about $1,050 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Bolt EV runs about $650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,700 for the Honda Fit — a difference of roughly $1,050 per year.
What engines do the Fit and Bolt EV offer?
Honda Fit: SIDI. Chevrolet Bolt EV: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Honda Fit and the Chevrolet Bolt EV as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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