Head to head

Renault 4 E-Tech 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

Renault 4 E-Tech electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 215 miles of range

Renault 4 E-Tech

From Β£26,995 Β· 215 miles

Read the Renault 4 E-Tech review

Car B

Volvo EX30 electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 250 miles of range

Volvo EX30

From Β£32,850 Β· 250 miles

Read the Volvo EX30 review

The verdict

The Volvo EX30 offers more range β€” 250 miles WLTP against 215 miles, a gap of about 35 miles between charges. The Renault 4 E-Tech is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 420 litres and 5 seats versus 318 litres and 5 in the Volvo EX30. On price the Renault 4 E-Tech starts about Β£5,855 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Volvo EX30 at 5.3s.

On the measured specifications below, the Renault 4 E-Tech leads in 2 areas and the Volvo EX30 in 3.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Renault 4 E-TechΒ£26,995
Volvo EX30Β£32,850

Range (WLTP)

Renault 4 E-Tech215 miles
Volvo EX30250 miles

Battery

Renault 4 E-Tech52 kWh
Volvo EX3069 kWh

Body type

Renault 4 E-TechSUV
Volvo EX30SUV

Seats

Renault 4 E-Tech5
Volvo EX305

Boot space

Renault 4 E-Tech420 litres
Volvo EX30318 litres

0–60 mph(Lower is better)

Renault 4 E-Tech8.2s
Volvo EX305.3s

Standout feature

Renault 4 E-TechRetro-modern small SUV at a keen price
Volvo EX30Premium feel and strong performance in a small package

How they score

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

Range

Renault 4 E-Tech19/100
Volvo EX3037/100

Price

Renault 4 E-Tech90/100
Volvo EX3078/100

Family space

Renault 4 E-Tech32/100
Volvo EX3011/100

Performance

Renault 4 E-Tech15/100
Volvo EX3073/100

Tech

Renault 4 E-Tech34/100
Volvo EX3034/100

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