2027 head-to-head · Wagon
2027 Chevrolet Bolt vs Honda HR-V
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · Electric motor (180 kW) · Single-speed · 120 MPGe · 262 mi
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $761 a year to fuel (120 MPGe), versus $1,661 for the 2027 Honda HR-V (28 MPG). That's roughly $899 a year, or about $4,497 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Bolt
- Honda HR-V
Side by side
| Chevrolet Bolt | Honda HR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| $761 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,661 |
| 120 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 28 MPG |
| 134 MPGe | City | 26 MPG |
| 106 MPGe | Highway | 32 MPG |
| 28.2 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 262 mi | Driving range | — |
| 97 cu ft | Passenger volume | 99 cu ft |
| 16 cu ft | Cargo volume | 24 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 311 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| 6.8 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Gas |
| Electricity | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Electric motor (180 kW) | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl |
| Single-speed | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Bolt vs Honda HR-V across model years
- Chevrolet Bolt
- Honda HR-V
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Honda HR-V has more cargo space (24 vs. 16 cu ft).
Among 5 2027 wagons, the Chevrolet Bolt ranks 2nd and the Honda HR-V 5th for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Chevrolet Bolt is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Honda HR-V; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt or the 2027 Honda HR-V?
Measured by cost to drive, the Chevrolet Bolt. The Chevrolet Bolt is rated 120 MPGe combined and the Honda HR-V 28 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt vs. the Honda HR-V per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $761 for the Chevrolet Bolt and $1,661 for the Honda HR-V.
Which has more cargo space?
The Honda HR-V, with 24 cu ft of luggage volume versus 16 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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