Compare the2026 Toyota C-HRVS 2027 Chevrolet Bolt

The Toyota C-HR has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Bolt doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The C-HR has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Bolt doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Both the C-HR and the Bolt have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The Toyota C-HR weighs 515 to 590 pounds more than the Chevrolet Bolt. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The C-HR’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Bolt’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the C-HR for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for tire rotations, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Chevrolet only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Bolt.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 7 more problems per 100 vehicles, Chevrolet is ranked fifth.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2026 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota first in overall reliability. Chevrolet is ranked 17th.

The C-HR’s electric motors produces 128 more horsepower (338 vs. 210) than the Bolt’s electric motor.

The C-HR can travel longer on a full charge than the Bolt on a full charge:

For better stopping power the C-HR’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Bolt:

The C-HR’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Bolt are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the C-HR has larger tires than the Bolt (235/60R18 vs. 215/50R17).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the C-HR SE has standard 18-inch wheels. Only 17-inch wheels are available on the Bolt. The C-HR XSE has standard 20-inch wheels.

For superior ride and handling, the Toyota C-HR has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Chevrolet Bolt has a rear torsion beam axle, with a semi-independent rear suspension.

The C-HR has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the C-HR flat and controlled during cornering. The Bolt’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the C-HR’s wheelbase is 3 inches longer than on the Bolt (108.3 inches vs. 105.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the C-HR is 3.5 inches wider in the front and 3.9 inches wider in the rear than on the Bolt.

For better maneuverability, the C-HR’s turning circle is 1.7 feet tighter than the Bolt’s (36 feet vs. 37.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the C-HR has a 2.4 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Bolt (8 vs. 5.6 inches), allowing the C-HR to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The C-HR has 3.2 inches more front hip room, 3.4 inches more front shoulder room and 2.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Bolt.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the C-HR’s rear seats recline. The Bolt’s rear seats don’t recline.

The C-HR has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Bolt with its rear seat up (25.3 vs. 16.2 cubic feet). The C-HR has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Bolt with its rear seat folded (59.5 vs. 56.3 cubic feet).

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the C-HR has a standard power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The Bolt doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

The C-HR has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Bolt (1323 vs. 873 lbs.).

The C-HR’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Bolt’s passenger windows don’t close automatically.

The C-HR’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Bolt’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The C-HR XSE offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Bolt doesn’t offer headlight washers.

When the C-HR is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Bolt’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

Both the Toyota C-HR and Chevrolet Bolt offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The C-HR features standard power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the Bolt’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

The C-HR has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats cost extra on the Bolt. The C-HR XSE also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Bolt.

The C-HR has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Bolt.

The C-HR’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The Bolt doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Toyota C-HR has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console for two separate devices. Wireless charging costs extra on the Bolt, and only charges one device.