2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT FWD vs 2023 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0L TSI
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Volkswagen Golf R, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceChevrolet Bolt EV: AED 168,490Volkswagen Golf R: AED 165,633Volkswagen Golf R is AED 2,857 cheaper (2%).
- PowerChevrolet Bolt EV: 200 hpVolkswagen Golf R: 320 hpVolkswagen Golf R makes 120 hp more.
- TorqueChevrolet Bolt EV: 360 NmVolkswagen Golf R: 400 NmVolkswagen Golf R makes 40 Nm more.
- Fuel economyChevrolet Bolt EV: 50 km/LVolkswagen Golf R: 8.5 km/LChevrolet Bolt EV goes 41.5 km further per litre.
- LengthChevrolet Bolt EV: 4165 mmVolkswagen Golf R: 4287 mmVolkswagen Golf R is 122 mm longer.
- SeatingChevrolet Bolt EV: 5 SeaterVolkswagen Golf R: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceChevrolet Bolt EV: 381 LVolkswagen Golf R: 374 LChevrolet Bolt EV carries 7 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Chevrolet Bolt EV or Volkswagen Golf R?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Volkswagen Golf R is AED 2,857 cheaper (2%). Volkswagen Golf R makes 120 hp more. Chevrolet Bolt EV goes 41.5 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Chevrolet
Bolt EV LT FWD
AED 168,490*
Volkswagen
Golf R 2.0L TSI
AED 165,633*
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No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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360
Electric
4
2000
320
400
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
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4
Displacement (cc)
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2000
Power (hp)
200
320
Peak Torque (Nm)
360
400
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
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Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
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7-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
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50
55
8.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
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55
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
50
8.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
7
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4.8
250
0 to 100 (s)
7
4.8
Top Speed (km/h)
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250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Motor Type
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No. of Motors
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Battery Capacity (kWh)
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Charging Time
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Battery Warranty
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Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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4165
1765
1595
2600
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381
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5
4287
1789
1463
2619
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374
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
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5
Length (mm)
4165
4287
Width (mm)
1765
1789
Height (mm)
1595
1463
Wheelbase (mm)
2600
2619
Weight (kg)
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Front Tyres
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Rear Tyres
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Cargo Space (L)
381
374
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
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Ventilated Disc
Disc
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Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist