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Hyundai Tucson vs Volvo EX30 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 33,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Volvo EX30?

Hyundai Tucson vs Volvo EX30: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

Volvo EX30

3.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Tucson

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 Tucson is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Volvo EX30 costs 33,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,094 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX30 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 406 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

EX30

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 clearly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Hyundai Tucson is somewhat faster – reaching 204 km/h, while the Volvo EX30 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX30 delivers noticeably more torque with 543 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 164 Nm more.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is a bit lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 298 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers considerably more boot space – 620 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 302 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson offers considerably more capacity – up to 1,799 L, about 799 L more than the Volvo EX30.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries visibly more – 545 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX30 is decisively ahead 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.

from £33,000
EX30

Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 339 - 476 km
Hyundai Tucson
Volvo EX30

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 arrives as a compact electric with crisp Scandinavian design and a cheeky personality, proving you can be serious about safety and still enjoy a grin on your commute. Its cabin is cleverly packaged and delightfully easy to live with, offering smart tech and practical touches that make it feel like a grown-up's city car with a sense of fun.

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Hyundai Tucson
Volvo EX30

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
33,000 - 49,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
339 - 476 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
49 - 65 kWh
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Length
4,233 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Max trunk capacity
1,000 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
370 - 390 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
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