Volvo EX30 vs Volvo XC40

How does the Volvo EX30 stack up against the Volvo XC40? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Volvo EX30Volvo EX30
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Volvo XC40Volvo XC40
SpecVolvo EX30Volvo XC40
Horsepower (max)428 hp197 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.6 s7.6 s
Top speed180 km/h180 km/h
Variants1513
Body styleElectric subcompact SUVCompact SUV
GenerationEX30XC40
Production2023 – present2017 – present
Length4,233 mm4,440 mm
Width1,838 mm1,873 mm
Height1,550 mm1,652 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,702 mm

Volvo EX30 vs Volvo XC40: common questions

Is the Volvo EX30 or Volvo XC40 faster?
The Volvo EX30 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.4s versus the Volvo XC40's 7.2s (0-100 km/h in 3.6s vs 7.6s).
Which has more horsepower, the Volvo EX30 or the Volvo XC40?
The Volvo EX30 makes more power: 428 hp (319 kW) versus 197 hp (147 kW) for the Volvo XC40.
Is the Volvo EX30 or Volvo XC40 faster on top speed?
Both cars top out at 112 mph (180 km/h).
What is the main difference between the Volvo EX30 and the Volvo XC40?
The Volvo EX30 is a electric subcompact suv, while the Volvo XC40 is a compact suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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