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Jaguar I-Pace vs Volvo EX30 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (79,200 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar I-Pace or Volvo EX30?

Jaguar I-Pace vs Volvo EX30: Key differences

Jaguar I-Pace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more trunk space
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Volvo EX30

3.6 (9 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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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

I-Pace

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo EX30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,209 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX30 is considerably more efficient: consuming 17 kWh/100km compared to 25.2 kWh/100km for the Jaguar I-Pace. That’s a difference of about 8.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX30 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 475 km, about 6 km more than the Jaguar I-Pace.

EX30

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX30 offers barely more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Jaguar I-Pace takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers clearly more torque with 696 Nm compared to 543 Nm. That’s about 153 Nm more.

I-Pace

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, Volvo EX30 is visibly lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 386 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers considerably more boot space – 638 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 320 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar I-Pace carries moderately more – 444 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 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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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
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The Jaguar I-Pace pairs instantaneous electric shove with graceful, feline looks, so it never feels like you're piloting a refrigerator with style. Inside it serves proper Jaguar luxury and clever packaging, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want EV convenience without losing personality.

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Reviews Jaguar I-Pace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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Michael Spray
18 Jul 2026, 15:05:52

An amazing all round car/suv. I've had them all but this is brilliant! Comfort, speed,handling and insane acceleration.
Beautiful all round car and second hand incredible value!

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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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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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Reviews Volvo EX30

3.6 (9 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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V
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
79,200 - 85,500 £
Price
30,000 - 47,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 km
Electric Range
339 - 475 km
Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,226 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
638 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
4,682 mm
Length
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Width
2,011 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
444 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
400 HP
Power HP
150 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
696 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
294 kW
Power kW
110 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Jaguar I-Pace?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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