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Volvo EX30 vs ZEEKR X comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 496 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX30 or ZEEKR X?

Volvo EX30 vs ZEEKR X: Key differences

Volvo EX30

3.5 (8 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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ZEEKR X

  • moderately more power
  • visibly more trunk space
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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

EX30

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.

Volvo EX30 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the ZEEKR X costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX30 is marginally more efficient: consuming 17 kWh/100km compared to 17.4 kWh/100km for the ZEEKR X. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX30 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 475 km, about 60 km more than the ZEEKR X.

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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 ZEEKR X offers moderately more power – delivering 496 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the ZEEKR X takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the ZEEKR X delivers barely more torque with 573 Nm compared to 543 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

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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 barely lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR X offers visibly more boot space – 404 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

When it comes to payload, the ZEEKR X carries markedly more – 555 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The ZEEKR X holds a solid 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 £32,600
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ZEEKR X

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 496 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.4 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 330 - 415 km
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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

3.5 (8 Reviews)
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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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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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ZEEKR X

The Zeekr X feels like a pocket rocket for city life, delivering brisk performance and nimble handling wrapped in a surprisingly premium little package. Inside it offers smart tech and refined materials that make daily driving feel more like a small luxury escape, all while keeping a tasteful, understated presence.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 47,800 £
Price
32,600 - 41,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
339 - 475 km
Electric Range
330 - 415 km
Battery Capacity
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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
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
318 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,838 mm
Width
1,836 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
370 - 390 kg
Payload
460 - 555 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 428 HP
Power HP
272 - 496 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Torque
343 - 573 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 315 kW
Power kW
200 - 365 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
ZEEKR
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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