Head to head

Kia EV3 vs Volvo EX30

A side-by-side comparison of published Australian specifications, including WLTP range figures.

This comparison is generated automatically from published manufacturer specifications, not from hands-on testing. It sets the two cars' figures side by side; it is not a road test.

Car A

Kia EV3 electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 485 km of range

Kia EV3

From A$67,650 Β· 485 km

Read the Kia EV3 review

Car B

Volvo EX30 electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 400 km of range

Volvo EX30

From A$67,350 Β· 400 km

Read the Volvo EX30 review

The verdict

The Kia EV3 offers more range β€” 485 km WLTP against 400 km, a gap of about 80 km between charges. The Kia EV3 is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 460 litres and 5 seats versus 318 litres and 5 in the Volvo EX30. On price the Volvo EX30 starts about A$300 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Volvo EX30 at 5.3s.

On the measured specifications below, the Kia EV3 leads in 3 areas and the Volvo EX30 in 2.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Kia EV3A$67,650
Volvo EX30A$67,350

Range (WLTP)

Kia EV3485 km
Volvo EX30400 km

Battery

Kia EV381.4 kWh
Volvo EX3069 kWh

Body type

Kia EV3SUV
Volvo EX30SUV

Seats

Kia EV35
Volvo EX305

Boot space

Kia EV3460 litres
Volvo EX30318 litres

0–100 km/h(Lower is better)

Kia EV37.5s
Volvo EX305.3s

Standout feature

Kia EV3Long range in a compact, affordable crossover
Volvo EX30Premium feel and strong performance in a small package

How they score

Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Australia β€” 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

Kia EV364/100
Volvo EX3026/100

Price

Kia EV384/100
Volvo EX3088/100

Family space

Kia EV341/100
Volvo EX305/100

Performance

Kia EV316/100
Volvo EX3063/100

Tech

Kia EV322/100
Volvo EX3022/100

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