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Abarth 500 595 695 vs Volvo EX30 comparison

Compare performance (155 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Abarth 500 595 695 or Volvo EX30?

Abarth 500 595 695 vs Volvo EX30: Key differences

Abarth 500 595 695

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably lighter
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Volvo EX30

3.7 (10 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo EX30 is barely cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Abarth 500 595 695 costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX30 is marginally more efficient: consuming 17 kWh/100km compared to 17.1 kWh/100km for the Abarth 500 595 695. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX30 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 475 km, about 210 km more than the Abarth 500 595 695.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX30 offers substantially more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 155 HP. That’s roughly 273 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Abarth 500 595 695 takes 7 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX30 delivers considerably more torque with 543 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 308 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Volvo EX30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Abarth 500 595 695 is noticeably lighter – 1,410 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX30 offers significantly more boot space – 318 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 133 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX30 carries only slightly more – 390 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX30 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 - 475 km
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Abarth 500 595 695

The Abarth 500, particularly in its 595 and 695 renditions, captures the spirit of Italian motoring with its compact yet aggressive design. Known for its lively performance and distinctive styling, this little powerhouse is a joy to drive, offering an engaging experience that appeals to enthusiasts. With its rich motorsport heritage, the Abarth 500 embodies the essence of fun and excitement on both the streets and the race track.

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Reviews Abarth 500 595 695

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Tiziano
27 Jul 2026, 21:00:13

Fantastic car ❤️ Thrilling to drive!!!

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The Volvo EX30 is a compact all-electric crossover that mixes Volvo's strong safety focus with clean Scandinavian design for a really city-friendly package. It feels lively and easy to live with, pairing a premium-feeling interior and modern connectivity with a practical footprint for urban driving.

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3.7 (10 Reviews)
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Burkhard Noltmann
28 Jun 2026, 22:00:46

Much cheaper and, as the twin, completely sufficient compared with the Ultra. The cockpit is a bit of an acquired taste.

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8 Jun 2026, 10:03:34

Very disappointing overall for a car that comes to €57,500 with options.
After 27,000 km in it over 2 years — so many disappointments...
Despite Volvo’s updates, many “small” problems that ruin daily life:

Mirrors that desynchronize and reset when you open the car.
With the keyless option the car sometimes unlocks when you’re at a distance but won’t open when you try the door.
Intrusive driver aids that become dangerous: they slam the brakes when detecting phantom vehicles while reversing (with a wall behind) or detect vehicles in the lane to our left as a “vehicle coming from the left” (same in roundabouts).
Same issue when overtaking: it lets you pass without problem but then abruptly pushes you back into oncoming traffic when you cross the line to move over.
Screen that stays black or frozen for several tens of seconds at startup.
Performance drops sharply once battery falls below 60%.

Handling is rather mixed: very good when it was new, after two years it develops body roll, tends to overreact in corners (it bounces), and loses grip at the front in roundabouts (for a rear-wheel-drive…).

The engine is overall pleasant and powerful, but the chassis does not at all match the 272 hp.

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Maes Ivo
13 May 2026, 21:43:53

Volvo EX30 twin performance is een super handige compacte auto die vast op de weg ligt . Is pijlsnel en je zit iets hoger. Interieur went snel . Ik heb er zelf eentje en ben er verliefd op . Heb BMW G30 gehad . Fantastische auto , maar groot en onhandig . Geef mij maar de Volvo en we zijn maar met 2 .

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Michael
10 Feb 2026, 21:18:58

...the best electric car we've driven so far. Trouble-free, safe, tidy and easy to use.

The German predecessors (the Wolfsburg group) can be completely forgotten!

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Julien B.
10 Feb 2026, 15:47:03

A car that could have been brilliant, ruined by technological dogmatism. Ninety‑five percent of this car’s problems are between the windshield and the steering wheel. The positives are undone by a botched implantation of technology at all costs. Basic functions are hard to access, buried in menus, and the constant, useless warnings and alerts make the experience frustrating and wreck the overall ergonomics. Add recurring issues with the door‑locking system that the dealer can’t fix after several visits, a range far below what’s promised, and a collision‑avoidance system that randomly takes dangerous initiatives, and I can say this is the worst car I’ve ever bought. After several months, I deeply regret this purchase.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 38,600 £
Price
30,000 - 47,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 - 18.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
242 - 265 km
Electric Range
339 - 475 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,410 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
185 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,682 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
370 - 385 kg
Payload
370 - 390 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
155 HP
Power HP
150 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
235 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
114 kW
Power kW
110 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Abarth
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Abarth 500 595 695 have?

The Abarth 500 595 695 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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