Comparison between:
- 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV
- 2025 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL)
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2025 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL) | |
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| Trim | - | Single Motor Extended Range (EL) |
| Model year | 2016 | 2025 |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 25,120 (USA, Oct 2015) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | High-strength steel | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite (extra charge) Summit White Titanium Salsa (2LT only) Lime (2LT only) | Cloud Blue Moss Yellow Onyx Black Crystal White Vapor Gray |
| Interior colors | Electric Blue Dark Pewter | Breeze Indigo Mist Pine |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 146.5 in 3720 mm | 166.7 in 4233 mm |
| Width | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 76.4 in 1940 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 80.0 in 2032 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 72.3 in 1837 mm |
| Height | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 61.0 in 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase | 93.5 in 2375 mm | 104.3 in 2650 mm |
| Front track | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Rear track | 54.8 in 1391 mm | 62.8 in 1595 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.5 in 165 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in 1000 mm | 38.6 in 980 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 36.8 in 935 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 50.7 in 1288 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.7 in 1263 mm | 53.0 in 1346 mm |
| Front hip room | 48.0 in 1218 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear hip room | 47.5 in 1206 mm | 46.3 in 1175 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in 1067 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 893 mm | 32.3 in 821 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 | 904.0 l 31.92 ft3 0.90 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 7.0 l 0.25 ft3 0.01 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2866.01 lb 1300 kg | 4034.46 lb 1830 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.326 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm. | 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 - 1400 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | General Motors | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Power | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5375 - 9248 rpm |
| Torque | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb | 343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 116 - 5375 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport | - |
| Additional information | The motor is oil-cooled. | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 5.30 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.20 s | 5.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 82.0 mi / 132.0 km | EPA: 275.3 mi / 443.0 km WLTP: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe | - |
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 | 10.3 m 33.79 ft | 11 m 36.09 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | - |
| 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 | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.87 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) 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 | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Brake rotor diameter front (single piston): 256 mm Brake rotor diameter rear (single piston): 258 mm | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 38 m |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R15 195/55R15 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | - |
| Model | - | NMC |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 18.4 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | - |
| Voltage | 400 V | - |
| Weight | 473.99 lb 215 kg | - |
| Volume | 139.0 l 4.91 ft3 0.14 m3 | - |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | - | Usable capacity - 64 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | DC fast charging, 50 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 153 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, 0:20-0:25 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Adjustable head restraints (S) Anti-theft technology (S) Brake assist (S) Collapsible steering column (S) Cruise control (S) Electronic parking break (S) Four-wheel ABS (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) LATCH child seat attachment system (S) OnStar with 4G LTE (3 years free) (S) Rollover sensing system (S) Seat belt pretensioners in the front seats (S) StabiliTrak stability control (S) 10 x standard airbags (S) Standard electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Three-point safety belts in all four seats (S) Traction control (S) 7-inch LCD display (S) Bluetooth capability (S) Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot (S) Chevrolet MyLink, USB port, auxiliary input jack (S) Push-button start (S) Remote keyless entry (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) 6 x speakers (S) Remote start/cabin pre-conditioning (S) Heated front seats (O) Leather-wrapped (O) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Power locks and windows (S) Fabric (S) Leatherette (O) | 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. |
| 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2025 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL) |