Head to head

Kia EV3 vs Volvo EX30

A side-by-side comparison of published UK 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

Kia EV3

From £33,005 · 300 miles

Read the Kia EV3 review

Car B

Volvo EX30 electric car

Volvo EX30

From £32,850 · 250 miles

Read the Volvo EX30 review

The verdict

The Kia EV3 offers more range — 300 miles WLTP against 250, a gap of about 50 miles 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 £155 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph 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 EV3£33,005
Volvo EX30£32,850

Range (WLTP)

Kia EV3300 miles
Volvo EX30250 miles

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

0–60 mph(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 the UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

Kia EV370/100
Volvo EX3037/100

Price

Kia EV374/100
Volvo EX3078/100

Family space

Kia EV343/100
Volvo EX3011/100

Performance

Kia EV331/100
Volvo EX3073/100

Tech

Kia EV334/100
Volvo EX3034/100

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