Comparison between:
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2025 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL)
- 2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (EK)

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE	2025 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL)	2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (EK)

Trim	SE	Single Motor Extended Range (EL)	Twin Motor Performance (EK)
Model year	2019	2025	2025
Market	North America, Europe	North America, Europe	North America, Europe
Price	USD 31,895 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 33,840 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 41,005 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 35,900 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 42,090 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 39,460 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 40,750 (IT, Jul 2019)	-	-

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Hatchback	Sport utility vehicle (SUV)	Sport utility vehicle (SUV)
Materials	Steel	Steel Aluminium	Steel Aluminium
Exterior colors	Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl	Cloud Blue Moss Yellow Onyx Black Crystal White Vapor Gray	Cloud Blue Moss Yellow Onyx Black Crystal White Vapor Gray
Interior colors	Titan Black Shetland Beige	Breeze Indigo Mist Pine	Breeze Indigo Mist Pine
Number of doors	4	5	5
Number of seats	5	5	5
Length	168.1 in 4270 mm	166.7 in 4233 mm	166.7 in 4233 mm
Width	70.8 in 1798 mm	76.4 in 1940 mm	76.4 in 1940 mm
Width with mirrors	79.8 in 2027 mm	80.0 in 2032 mm	80.0 in 2032 mm
Width with folded mirrors	-	72.3 in 1837 mm	72.3 in 1837 mm
Height	58.3 in 1482 mm	61.0 in 1549 mm	61.0 in 1549 mm
Wheelbase	103.5 in 2629 mm	104.3 in 2650 mm	104.3 in 2650 mm
Front track	60.4 in 1533 mm	62.6 in 1590 mm	62.6 in 1590 mm
Rear track	59.2 in 1503 mm	62.8 in 1595 mm	62.8 in 1595 mm
Clearance	5.6 in 143 mm	6.5 in 165 mm	6.5 in 165 mm
Front headroom	40.1 in 1018 mm	38.6 in 980 mm	38.6 in 980 mm
Rear headroom	38.1 in 967 mm	36.8 in 935 mm	36.8 in 935 mm
Front shoulder room	55.9 in 1420 mm	55.1 in 1400 mm	55.1 in 1400 mm
Rear shoulder room	53.9 in 1369 mm	53.0 in 1346 mm	53.0 in 1346 mm
Front hip room	57.8 in 1469 mm	54.3 in 1379 mm	54.3 in 1379 mm
Rear hip room	56.7 in 1440 mm	46.3 in 1175 mm	46.3 in 1175 mm
Front legroom	41.2 in 1046 mm	41.9 in 1063 mm	41.9 in 1063 mm
Rear legroom	35.6 in 904 mm	32.3 in 821 mm	32.3 in 821 mm
Trunk volume	341.0 l 12.04 ft³ 0.34 m³	400.0 l 14.13 ft³ 0.40 m³	400.0 l 14.13 ft³ 0.40 m³
Maximum trunk volume	1231.0 l 43.47 ft³ 1.23 m³	904.0 l 31.92 ft³ 0.90 m³	904.0 l 31.92 ft³ 0.90 m³
Secondary trunk volume	-	7.0 l 0.25 ft³ 0.01 m³	7.0 l 0.25 ft³ 0.01 m³
Curb weight	3560.47 lb 1615 kg	4034.46 lb 1830 kg	4034.46 lb 1830 kg
Payload	892.87 lb 405 kg	-	-
GVWR	4453.34 lb 2020 kg	-	-
Towing capacity	-	3086.47 lb 1400 kg	3527.4 lb 1600 kg
Drag coefficient	0.27 Cd	0.28 Cd	0.28 Cd
Additional information	-	Headroom with sunroof front - 1018 mm Headroom with sunroof rear - 974 mm	Headroom with sunroof front - 1018 mm Headroom with sunroof rear - 974 mm

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	Volkswagen	-	-
Model	EEM 100	-	-
Electric motor type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motor	Front	Rear	Rear
Power	100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps	200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps	-
Maximum power RPM	3300 - 12000 rpm	5375 - 9248 rpm	-
Torque	290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb	343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb	-
Maximum torque RPM	0 - 3300 rpm	116 - 5375 rpm	-
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Eco Eco+ Normal	-	-
Additional information	Three levels of regenerative braking Eco mode power - 70 kW Eco mode torque - 233 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 211 Nm	-	-

Information about the model's second motor and its performance.

Motor type	-	-	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location	-	-	Front

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power	100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps	200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps	315 kW 422.4 hp 428.3 ps
Total system torque	290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb	343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb	543 Nm 55.4 kgm 400.5 ft-lb

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	93.2 mph 150.0 km/h	111.8 mph 180.0 km/h	111.8 mph 180.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	9.60 s	5.30 s	3.60 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	-	5.10 s	3.40 s
Additional information	Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco+ mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 19 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h	-	-

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

NEDC, CMB: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km
EPA, CMB: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km

EPA, CMB: 275.3 mi / 443.0 km
WLTP, CMB: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km

EPA, CMB: 265.0 mi / 426.5 km
WLTP, CMB: 285.8 mi / 460.0 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

NEDC, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km
EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

A+

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanism	Rack and pinion	Rack and pinion	Rack and pinion
Type of power steering	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Turning circle	10.9 m 35.76 ft	11 m 36.09 ft	11 m 36.09 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.76	-	-
Additional information	-	Turning circle - 10.6 m curb to curb Turning circle - 11 m wall to wall	Turning circle - 10.6 m curb to curb Turning circle - 11 m wall to wall

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmission	Automatic single-speed reduction gear	Automatic single-speed reduction gear	Automatic single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)	All-wheel drive (AWD)
Axle ratio	3.61	-	-
Additional information	Gearbox model - EQ 270	-	-

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspension	MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Rear suspension	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Front disc brake diameter	11.3 in 287 mm	-	-
Front disc brake thickness	1.0 in 25 mm	-	-
Rear brakes	Discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear disc brake diameter	10.7 in 272 mm	-	-
Rear disc brake thickness	0.4 in 10 mm	-	-
Additional information	-	Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 38 m	Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 38 m

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

6.5Jx16 ET46

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

205/55R16 91H

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Battery capacity	35.8 kWh	69 kWh	69 kWh
Manufacturer	Samsung SDI	-	-
Type	Lithium-Ion	NCM (NMC)	NCM (NMC)
Cathode materials	-	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO₂)	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO₂)
Anode materials	-	Graphite	Graphite
Number of cells	264	-	-
Cell nominal voltage	-	3.6 V	3.6 V
Cell cutoff voltage	-	2.5 V	2.5 V
Number of modules	27	-	-
Battery voltage	323 V	-	-
Weight	701.07 lb 318 kg	-	-
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	Passive cooling	Liquid-based coolant circulation	Liquid-based coolant circulation
Additional information	-	Usable capacity - 64 kWh	Usable capacity - 64 kWh

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

Type 1 CCS1
Type 2 CCS2

Type 2 CCS2

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging type

AC 1.2 kW
DC 50 kW
AC 2.3 kW
AC 3.6 kW
AC 7.2 kW
DC 40 kW

AC 11 kW
DC 153 kW

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

DC 50 kW, 0:34
DC 40 kW, 0:43
AC 7.2 kW, 4:55
AC 3.6 kW, 9:50
AC 2.3 kW, 15:24
AC 1.2 kW, 29:30

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features

Adjustable cargo floor (S)
e-Golf front grille with blue accent (S)
Integrated rear spoiler (S)
3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pretensioners for driver and front passenger (S)
Adpative Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop and Go (O)
Anti-lock Braking System (S)
Anti-Slip Regulation (S)
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S)
Blind Spot Monitor (O)
Child safety locks on rear doors (S)
City Emergency Braking (S)
Cruise Control (S)
Driver alertness detection (S)
Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S)
Driver and passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system (S)
Driver-only knee airbag (S)
Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (S)
Electronic Differential Lock (S)
Electronic speed control (S)
Electronic Stability Control (S)
Engine Braking Assist (S)
Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring (Front Assist (O)
Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S)
Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S)
Hydraulic Brake Assist (S)
Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S)
Intelligent Crash Response System (S)
Isofix on rear seats (S)
LATCH (S)
Rear Traffic Alert (O)
Rearview camera (S)
Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S)
Side chest airbags for rear seats (S)
Side curtain airbags for front seats (S)
Side curtain airbags for rear seats (S)
Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S)
Speed assist (S)
Tire pressure monitoring system (S)
XDS (Cross Differential System) (S)
2 x 12V power outlets: 1 in front center console, 1 in cargo area (S)
8-inch Composition Media touchscreen sound system with proximity sensor (S)
Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S)
Color multi-function trip computer (S)
Keyless entry with push-button start (S)
MIB II infotainment system (S)
MP3/WMA/FLAC-compatible CD player, AM/FM/HD Radio, SD memory card reader, and voice control (S)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription (S)
8 x speakers (S)
USB port (S)
VW Car-Net connected services (S)
Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S)
Parking heater/ventilation (S)
6-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S)
60/40 folding rear seats (S)
Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S)
Front comfort seats (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel (S)
Electrically heated windshield (S)
Heated front washer nozzles (S)
Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S)
Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S)
Rear window wiper and washer system (S)
Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S)
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S)
Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S)
Halogen headlights (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED rear lights (S)
Cloth (S)
Leather gear knob (S)

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 about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

For the MY 2018 the e-Golf is in very short supply for the US and in select states: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.

Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer.

2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE

2025 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL)

2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (EK)