8.2
2025 Volvo EX30 review
The Volvo EX30 is a cute little electric SUV with plenty to offer, but there's still room for improvement here.
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Scott Collie
2024 Volvo EX30 vs 2024 BMW X3 Comparison
Volvo EX30
BMW X3
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2024 Volvo
EX30
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2024 BMW
X3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
8.8
8.2
8.5
7.2
Based on the Volvo EX30 SINGLE MOTOR EXT RANGE ULTRA
Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$59,990 - $71,290
$76,600 - $169,500
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unique interior design
- Feels light on its feet in town
- Punchy single-motor powertrain
Misses
- Expensive for a small car
- Over-eager driver monitoring
- Interior software needs refining
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mild-hybrid engines are silky smooth
- M50 xDrive is an absolute weapon
- Flashy interior tech
Misses
- Some hard finishes grate for the price tag
- Fiddly air vent setup
- No diesel options available for now
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 200kW - 315kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 343Nm - 543Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
