Comparison between:
- 2024 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (EK)
- 2015 BMW i3 22 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (EK) | 2015 BMW i3 22 kWh | |
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| Trim | Twin Motor Performance (EK) | 22 kWh |
| Model year | 2024 | 2015 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Cloud Blue Moss Yellow Onyx Black Crystal White Vapor Gray | Ionic Silver Metallic Capparis White Laurel Gray Metallic Andesite Silver Metallic Solar Orange Metallic Arravani Gray |
| Interior colors | Breeze Indigo Mist Pine | Carum Spice Gray (Mega and Giga World trims) Cassia (Giga World trim) Dalberghia Brown (Tera World trim) |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 166.7 in 4233 mm | 157.4 in 3999 mm |
| Width | 76.4 in 1940 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.0 in 2032 mm | 80.2 in 2037 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 72.3 in 1837 mm | - |
| Height | 61.0 in 1549 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in 2650 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 62.8 in 1595 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm |
| Clearance | 6.5 in 165 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.6 in 980 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 36.8 in 935 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.0 in 1346 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 46.3 in 1175 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear legroom | 32.3 in 821 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Trunk volume | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 904.0 l 31.92 ft3 0.90 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 7.0 l 0.25 ft3 0.01 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4034.46 lb 1830 kg | 2634.52 lb 1195 kg |
| Payload | - | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | - | 3571.49 lb 1620 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Maximum headroom without panoramic sunroof - 1022 mm Maximum headroom with panoramic sunroof - 1058 mm Headroom with panoramic sunroof front / rear - 1018 / 974 mm Towing capacity - 1600 kg | Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1270 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1695 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | - | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Comfort Eco Pro Eco Pro+ |
| Additional information | Total system power - 315 kW / 428 hp @ 5375-9536 rpm Total system torque - 543 Nm / 400 ft-lb @ 112-5475 rpm | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | - |
| Location | Front | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.60 s | 7.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.40 s | 6.90 s |
| Additional information | - | Eco Pro+ mode top speed - 90 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 265.0 mi / 426.5 km WLTP: 285.8 mi / 460.0 km | NEDC: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km EPA: 80.8 mi / 130.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | NEDC, CMB: 12.9 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe EPA, CTY: 137 MPGe |
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 | 9.86 m 32.35 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 | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.665 |
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 Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 38 m | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 155/60R20 155/70R19 155/70R19 84Q 175/60R19 175/55R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | Samsung SDI |
| Model | NMC | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 69 kWh | 22 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 96 |
| Number of modules | - | 8 |
| Voltage | - | 360 V |
| Weight | - | 449.74 lb 204 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 64 kWh | The net battery capacity is 18.8 kWh Battery warming system Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 153 kW | Household charging, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox, 7.4 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC fast charging, 0:22 BMW i Wallbox, 2:59 Household charging, 5:57 |
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) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (O) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW ConnectedDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Multi-funciton touchscreen (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Telematics (S) Trip computer (S) Voice-activating system (O) Wide Screen Navigation System, with Internal HD and Traffic Info (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Power windows (S) Remote Trunk/Hatch Release (S) Sunroof (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Body-color driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Headlight Control (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Leather (S) Leather and wool cloth (S) Sensatec and sustainable cloth (S) |
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. | What's new for 2015? Heated front seats, satellite radio and DC fast charging are now standard. |
| 2024 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (EK) | 2015 BMW i3 22 kWh |