8.2
2025 Volvo EX30 review
The Volvo EX30 is a cute little electric SUV with plenty to offer, but there's still room for improvement here.
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Scott Collie
Volvo EX30 vs BMW X3 Comparison
Volvo EX30
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2025 Volvo
EX30
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2025 BMW
X3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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8.2
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Based on the Volvo EX30 SINGLE MOTOR EXT RANGE ULTRA
Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$59,990 - $71,290
$83,100 - $178,000
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unique interior design
- Feels light on its feet in town
- Punchy single-motor powertrain
Misses
- Expensive for a small car
- Over-eager driver monitoring
- Interior software needs refining
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mild-hybrid engines are silky smooth
- M50 xDrive is an absolute weapon
- Flashy interior tech
Misses
- Some hard finishes grate for the price tag
- Fiddly air vent setup
- No diesel options available for now
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 200kW - 315kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 343Nm - 543Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
