Compare performance (428 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (33000 £ vs 34600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX30 or VW ID.4?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Volvo EX30 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33000 £ , while the VW ID.4 costs 34600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1581 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.4: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Volvo EX30 with 17 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.40 kWh.
As for electric range, the VW ID.4 performs slightly better – achieving up to 569 km, about 93 km more than the Volvo EX30.
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 has a noticeable edge – offering 428 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 679 Nm compared to 543 Nm. That’s about 136 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Volvo EX30 is slight lighter – 1840 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers clearly more room – 543 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1575 L, which is about 575 L more than the Volvo EX30.
When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 noticeable takes the win – 551 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.
Overall, the VW ID.4 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.
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.
detailsThe VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.
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Price
33000 - 49100 £
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Price
34600 - 47200 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
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Electric Range
339 - 476 km
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Electric Range
356 - 569 km
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Battery Capacity
49 - 65 kWh
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Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1840 - 1960 kg
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Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
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Trunk capacity
318 L
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Trunk capacity
543 L
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Length
4233 mm
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Length
4582 - 4584 mm
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Width
1838 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Height
1550 - 1567 mm
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Height
1619 - 1634 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1000 L
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Max trunk capacity
1575 L
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Payload
370 - 390 kg
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Payload
515 - 551 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 428 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
343 - 543 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
200 - 315 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Volvo
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Brand
VW
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The Volvo EX30 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.