Nissan Qashqai vs Volvo EX30

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Nissan Qashqai at 4 stars (2025) and the Volvo EX30 at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 78% for the Nissan Qashqai and 88% for the Volvo EX30, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Nissan Qashqai, against 5 on the Volvo EX30.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Nissan Qashqai features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX30 gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan Qashqai stands out with panoramic roof and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX30. The Volvo EX30 counters with Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Nissan Qashqai gets quilted leather-accented upholstery while the Volvo EX30 offers nordico/microtech fabric. Climate control is 2-zone in the Nissan Qashqai and 1-zone in the Volvo EX30.

Drivetrain

The Nissan Qashqai lines up producing 140kW and 311Nm of torque, sent through a reduction drive (automatic) to a FWD layout.

The Volvo EX30 responds with a Electric making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 140kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Nissan Qashqai measures 4,425mm long on a 2,665mm wheelbase, 192mm longer than the Volvo EX30 at 4,233mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Qashqai generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 452L in the Nissan Qashqai and 318L in the Volvo EX30, giving the Nissan Qashqai a 134L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX30 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 850kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volvo EX30's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Nissan Qashqai costs about $1,169 a year (4.1 L/100km) and electricity for the Volvo EX30 about $797 a year (16.6 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan Qashqai) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX30). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Nissan Qashqai), no data (Volvo EX30).

Where each one leads

The Nissan Qashqai: the bigger boot with the seats up (452L against 318L).

The Volvo EX30: more power (200kW against 140kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 74

The Volvo EX30 scores 76 to the Nissan Qashqai's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 3 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo EX30 ahead by 24 points), safety (Volvo EX30 ahead by 12 points). Boot space with the seats up: 452L in the Nissan Qashqai, 318L in the Volvo EX30.

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