Volvo EX30 vs Volvo EX60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. 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 Volvo EX30 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Volvo EX30 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Volvo EX30 gets nordico/microtech fabric upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 1-zone in the Volvo EX30 and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.

Drivetrain

The Volvo EX30 uses a Electric producing 200kW and 343Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.3 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 has the clear power advantage at 275kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX30 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 69kWh (Volvo EX30) vs 83kWh (Volvo EX60), giving WLTP ranges of 462km and 610km.

Space & Comfort

The Volvo EX30 measures 4,233mm long on a 2,650mm wheelbase, 570mm shorter than the Volvo EX60 at 4,803mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 318L in the Volvo EX30 and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volvo EX60 a 205L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 400kg 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); both turn in a 11.0 m circle, 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 Volvo EX30 costs about $797 a year (16.6 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Volvo EX60 about $715 a year (14.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $82 a year less for the Volvo EX60.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX30) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The Volvo EX30: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $86,990).

The Volvo EX60: more power (275kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (523L against 318L), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,600kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($715 a year against $797).

The Verdict

Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 71

The Volvo EX30 scores 76 to the Volvo EX60's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Volvo EX30 ahead by 29 points), value (Volvo EX30 ahead by 12 points), energy efficiency (Volvo EX60 ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX60 costs about $82 less (14.9 kWh/100km against 16.6 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 318L in the Volvo EX30, 523L in the Volvo EX60.

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