Volvo EX30 vs BMW X3 Comparison

    Volvo EX30

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    2025 Volvo
    EX30
    vs
    2025 BMW
    X3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Volvo EX30 review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 BMW X3 20 xDrive review
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    Based on the Volvo EX30 SINGLE MOTOR EXT RANGE ULTRA
    Based on the BMW X3 20 xDRIVE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    NA
    50L - 68L
    80 to 728 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    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
    • Quiet and efficient mild-hybrid powertrain
    • Flashy interior tech
    • Fun and easy to drive
    Misses
    • Option packs add up quickly
    • Fiddly air vent setup
    • Lots of glossy piano black finishes

    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)

    Specs

    Type
    -TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    -1995 - 2998
    Size (L)
    -3.0L, 2.0L
    Cylinders
    -6, 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    -16 - 24
    Power
    200kW - 315kW135kW - 375kW
    Power RPM
    -4000 - 6250
    Torque
    343Nm - 543Nm300Nm - 670Nm
    Torque RPM
    -1500 - 2600
    Bore Stroke
    -90
    Compression Ratio
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