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Volvo EX30 vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (33,000 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX30 or BMW 3 Series Touring?

Volvo EX30 vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

Volvo EX30

3.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

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

EX30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo EX30 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 33,000 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,066 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX30 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 379 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

3 Series Touring

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 BMW 3 Series Touring offers moderately more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo EX30 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 543 Nm. That’s about 157 Nm more.

EX30

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, BMW 3 Series Touring is slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers visibly more boot space – 500 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 182 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,510 L, about 510 L more than the Volvo EX30.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries noticeably more – 520 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 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.

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
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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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Reviews Volvo EX30

3.6 (5 Reviews)
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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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Marco
30 Dec 2025, 12:53:45

The onboard tech (tablet) takes too long to learn. It distracts from driving. Not suitable for the nearsighted — the tablet’s distance from your eyes basically forces you to wear trifocals. Letting off the gas slows the car, but it’s overly sensitive and you need time to get used to it. The buzzer for exceeding the speed limit is very annoying, and the system notices changes in road signs late. In short: driving it is stressful.

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NickoNamo
22 Dec 2025, 18:10:11

Compact, attractive and—above all—safe car with a modern interior.

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Reviews BMW 3 Series Touring

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,000 - 49,100 £
Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
339 - 476 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
49 - 65 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
318 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
4,233 mm
Length
4,713 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,000 L
Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
Payload
370 - 390 kg
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Volvo EX30 have?

The Volvo EX30 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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