Porsche Macan vs Volvo EX30

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Macan. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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 Porsche Macan features a 10.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.6-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX30 gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Macan stands out with panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Bose audio 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 Porsche Macan gets leather upholstery while the Volvo EX30 offers nordico/microtech fabric. Climate control is 2-zone in the Porsche Macan and 1-zone in the Volvo EX30.

Drivetrain

The Porsche Macan uses a Electric producing 420kW and 955Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.8 seconds.

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 Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 100kWh (Porsche Macan) vs 69kWh (Volvo EX30), giving WLTP ranges of 513km and 462km. DC fast charging peaks at 270kW (Porsche Macan) vs 153kW (Volvo EX30).

Space & Comfort

The Porsche Macan measures 4,805mm long on a 2,893mm wheelbase, 572mm longer than the Volvo EX30 at 4,233mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Macan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 476L in the Porsche Macan and 318L in the Volvo EX30, giving the Porsche Macan a 158L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 900kg 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 1.1 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Porsche Macan costs about $1,018 a year (21.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Volvo EX30 about $797 a year (16.6 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $221 a year less for the Volvo EX30.

Warranty: 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX30).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (476L against 318L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 1,600kg).

The Volvo EX30: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $171,100), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($797 a year against $1,018).

The Verdict

Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 61

The Volvo EX30 scores 76 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Volvo EX30 ahead by 40 points), performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 33 points), energy efficiency (Volvo EX30 ahead by 31 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX30 costs about $221 less (16.6 kWh/100km against 21.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 476L in the Porsche Macan, 318L in the Volvo EX30. Warranty: 3 years on the Porsche Macan, 5 on the Volvo EX30.

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