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Hyundai Kona vs Volvo EX30 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Volvo EX30?

Hyundai Kona vs Volvo EX30: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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Volvo EX30

3.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai Kona is markedly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Volvo EX30 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,934 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Kona is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX30. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 35 km more than the Volvo EX30.

EX30

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX30 offers considerably more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX30 delivers significantly more torque with 543 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 278 Nm more.

Kona

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is markedly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 470 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries visibly more – 490 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX30 stands well ahead of its rival 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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EX30

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
Hyundai Kona
Volvo EX30

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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that pairs bold styling with practical everyday usability, offering a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech for modern drivers. Available in both conventional and electrified versions, Kona brings lively handling and strong value for buyers who want crossover versatility and standout character.

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Volvo EX30

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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Hyundai Kona
Volvo EX30

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 41,900 £
Price
30,000 - 47,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Electric Range
339 - 475 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
370 - 390 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Power HP
150 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
110 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
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