Volvo EX30 Cross Country vs Volvo XC60

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country starts from $69,990 before on-road costs, while the Volvo XC60 opens at $74,990. That makes the Volvo EX30 Cross Country the more affordable entry point by $5,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $76,989 and $82,489 respectively.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Volvo XC60, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 counters with head-up display. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country runs a pure electric powertrain producing 315kW and 543Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.7 seconds.

The Volvo XC60 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo EX30 Cross Country is 3.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country measures 4,233mm long on a 2,650mm wheelbase, 475mm shorter than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 318L in the Volvo EX30 Cross Country and 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Volvo XC60 a 165L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo XC60 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Volvo EX30 Cross Country) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo XC60). Both match on warranty length.