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Kia Stonic vs Volvo EX30 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (115 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (20100 £ vs 33000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Stonic or Volvo EX30?

Kia Stonic

Volvo EX30

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

Stonic @ Kia Corporation

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.

Kia Stonic has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20100 £, while the Volvo EX30 costs 33000 £. That’s a price difference of around 12857 £.

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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 has a significantly edge – offering 428 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Kia Stonic takes 10.70 s. That’s about 7.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Stonic performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 182 km/h, while the Volvo EX30 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo EX30 pulls significantly stronger with 543 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 343 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Kia Stonic is significantly lighter – 1205 kg compared to 1840 kg. The difference is around 635 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Stonic offers minimal more room – 352 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Stonic performs to a small extent better – up to 1155 L, which is about 155 L more than the Volvo EX30.

When it comes to payload, Kia Stonic a bit takes the win – 445 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Volvo EX30 shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £33,000
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Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 339 - 476 km
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Kia Stonic
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Kia Stonic

The Kia Stonic is a sprightly compact crossover that mixes city-friendly agility with a cheeky, modern design — perfect for buyers who want style without sacrificing sense. Inside it serves up clever practicality and a bright, well-equipped cabin, making everyday driving feel a bit more fun than it has any right to be.

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Volvo EX30

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20100 - 26600 £
Price
33000 - 49100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.7 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
339 - 476 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
49 - 65 kWh
co2
127 - 133 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1205 - 1270 kg
Curb weight
1840 - 1960 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
4165 mm
Length
4233 mm
Width
1760 mm
Width
1838 mm
Height
1520 mm
Height
1550 - 1567 mm
Max trunk capacity
1155 L
Max trunk capacity
1000 L
Payload
440 - 445 kg
Payload
370 - 390 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
179 - 182 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo

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Is the Kia Stonic offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Stonic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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