Comparison between:
- 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor (EM)
- 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor (EM) | 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh | |
 |  | |
| Trim | Single Motor (EM) | 81.4 kWh |
| Model year | 2024 (MY24) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Cloud Blue Moss Yellow Onyx Black Crystal White Vapor Gray | Pistachio Green Frost Blue Shale Grey Sunset Orange Lithium Silver White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Ivory Silver Glossy Ivory Silver Matt Snow White Pearl Aventurine Green Terra Cotta Clear White |
| Interior colors | Breeze Indigo Mist Pine | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 166.7 in 4233 mm | 169.3 in 4300 mm |
| Width | 76.4 in 1940 mm | 72.8 in 1850 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.0 in 2032 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 72.3 in 1837 mm | - |
| Height | 61.0 in 1549 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in 2650 mm | 105.5 in 2680 mm |
| Front track | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Rear track | 62.8 in 1595 mm | 63.4 in 1611 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Clearance | 6.5 in 165 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.6 in 980 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 36.8 in 935 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.0 in 1346 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 46.3 in 1175 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 32.3 in 821 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 | 460.0 l 16.24 ft3 0.46 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 904.0 l 31.92 ft3 0.90 m3 | 1251.0 l 44.18 ft3 1.25 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 7.0 l 0.25 ft3 0.01 m3 | 25.0 l 0.88 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4034.46 lb 1830 kg | 4254.92 lb 1930 kg |
| GVWR | - | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg |
| Towing capacity | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1102.31 lb 500 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.263 Cd |
| Additional information | Headroom with sunroof front - 1018 mm Headroom with sunroof rear - 974 mm | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 400 V |
| Power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5375 - 9248 rpm | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 116 - 5375 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h | 107.5 mph 173.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.70 s | 7.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.40 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 200.1 mi / 322.0 km WLTP, CMB: 213.8 mi / 344.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 349.8 mi / 563.0 km WLTP, CMB: 375.9 mi / 605.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CTY: 10.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11 m 36.09 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Additional information | Turning circle - 10.6 m curb to curb Turning circle - 11 m wall to wall | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 11.55 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 2.66 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent 4-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Additional information | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 38 m | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 7Jx17 ET48 7.5Jx19 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 215/60R17 96H 215/50R19 97H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 49 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 51 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 81.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 237.3 Ah |
| Manufacturer | CATL | - |
| Type | LFP | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.2 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 3.6 V - 3.65 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2 V - 2.5 V | - |
| Battery voltage | - | 343 V |
| Weight | - | 1036.17 lb 470 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | - |
| Additional information | - | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 134 kW | AC 6.9 kW AC 10.5 kW DC 128 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC 350 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 10.5 kW, 7:15 AC 6.9 kW, 32:10 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S) Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S) Anti-Block-System (ABS) (S) Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S) Central locking with two radio remote controls (S) Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S) Connected Safety (S) Cruise control (S) Driver's side knee aribag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency brake lights (S) Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S) ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) New-gen Park Pilot Assist (S) New-gen Pilot Assist (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Reversing camera with guidelines (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Speed limiter (variable) (S) Speed-sensitive power steering (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function (S) Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) (S) 12.3-inch driver display (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital key car access (dependent on phone compatibility) (S) Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S) Front and rear USB C ports for phone charging (S) Harman Jardon Premium Sound with 1040W amplifier and 9 speakers (O) Home audio-inspired soundbar (S) Phone storage at the front with wireless charging (S) Volvo Cars app (S) Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S) Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated sports steering wheel (S) Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S) Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Five interior ambient light themes (S) LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S) Carpets from 100% recycled PET bottles (S) Ground plastic waste from discarded plastic window frames and roller shutters (Breeze) (O) Knitted textile in 100% recycled polyester (Breeze) (O) Nordico bio-attributed material (Breeze, Indigo, and Pine) (O) Tailored wool blend (Mist) (O) Upcycled denim fibres from the jeans recycling process (Indigo) (O) Woven flax from the linseed plant (Mist and Pine) (O) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. | - |
| 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor (EM) | 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh |