Chery Tiggo 7 vs Volvo EX30

Not built for thrills, but exceptionally roomy
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10
Compact and minimalist, with serious city charm
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
8/10

AI overview

The Chery Tiggo 7 and the Volvo EX30 take very different approaches to family motoring, with the Chery focusing on generous space and a huge equipment list while the Volvo leans heavily into minimalist style and brand appeal. If you want a sensible SUV with plenty of room to stretch out and a massive array of standard kit, the Chery makes a compelling case. On the other hand, if you prefer head-turning looks and a cabin that feels like a sleek downtown studio apartment, the Volvo brings plenty of modern charm to the table.

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From prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

From prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Choose it for

  • Its super-roomy interior, generous standard equipment list, and the availability of a plug-in hybrid engine.

Worth knowing

  • The entry-level petrol engine is thirsty and noisy, and the infotainment system can feel a bit awkward to use.

Choose it for

  • Its head-turning looks, minimalist styling, and impressive comfort when driving around town.

Worth knowing

  • Rear seat space is seriously compromised and nearly every cabin control is operated through the touchscreen.

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Standard kit

  • Android auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 484 litres - 4 suitcases Best Boot space, seats up 318 litres - 2 suitcases
Boot space, seats down 1,305 litres Best Boot space, seats down 1,000 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,553 mm x 1,862 mm x 1,696 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,233 mm x 1,953 mm x 1,573 mm
Towing capacity Towing capacity 1,000 kg
First year tax rate £1,410 First year tax rate £10 Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
40.4 mpg
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
209 miles
Battery size Battery size 51 kWh
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Rear wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 31 · high Best
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 33 · high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.6T DCT Engine name 200kW P5 51kWh Auto
Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 147 BHP Engine size Electric • 272 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Rear wheel drive
Forward gears 7 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 9.4 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 5.7 s (0-60 mph) Best
Battery size Battery size 51 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
209 miles

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 484 litres Best Boot (seats up) 318 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,305 litres Best Boot (seats down) 1,000 litres
Length 4,553 mm Length 4,233 mm
Width 1,862 mm Width 1,953 mm
Height 1,696 mm Height 1,573 mm
Wheelbase 2.67 m Wheelbase 2.65 m
Turning circle 11.0 m Turning circle 11.2 m

Full features list

  • Metallic paint
  • Synthetic leather - Black
  • Two Tone Metallic paint
  • Two tone solid paint
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Brake assist and priority system (BAS) (BOS)
  • Dual front airbags
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • Front ventilated disc brakes
  • HDC - Hill descent control
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Mechanical child safety lock
  • Passenger airbag manual switch off
  • Power limited seatbelts with pre-tensioners with height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Solid rear disc brakes
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Automatic door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless start button
  • PEPS (passive entry and passive start)
  • Automatic LED headlights
  • Automatic high beam
  • Body colour door handles
  • Dual rear fog and reversing light
  • Electrically adjustable,manual folding wing mirrors
  • Electrically height adjustable headlights
  • Follow me home headlight function
  • Heated rear windshield
  • Hidden front wiper - adaptive speed control
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual dimming rear view mirror
  • One touch window function for all doors
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Solid paint
  • Sound insulating windscreen
  • 12V socket in luggage compartment
  • 2 zone automatic climate control
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manual adjustable steering column
  • 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
  • 6 way power adjustable driver seat
  • 60/40 split folding rear seats with flat folding
  • Driver/passenger sunvisor with auto illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Front and rear integrated head support
  • Front centre armrest with storage cover auto illuminate
  • Front reading light
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Multi function steering wheel
  • Rear AC vents
  • Rear reading lights
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Synthetic leather steering wheel
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • 12.3" LCD central console infotainment display
  • 12.3" LCD instrument cluster
  • 3 driving modes Normal, Eco, Sport
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind spot detection
  • Cloud-based voice assistant
  • DAI Forward Departure System
  • E-call safety system
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front collision warning
  • ICA - integrated cruise assist
  • Intelligent elude system
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning
  • Multiple collision defence system
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
  • Remote HVAC start
  • Remote engine start
  • Speed limit reminder
  • Tailgate
  • Traffic jam avoidance assistant
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • 18" Alloy wheels
  • Puncture repair kit
  • 1x Rear Type-A USB
  • 2 x Front USB, 1 x Type A, 1 x Type C (fast charging)
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Multilink rear suspension
  • Dark colour interior
  • Textile and Nordico - Indigo + Charcoal Headlining + Denim Deco Panel + Blue Air Vent Trim
  • Auto folding heated frameless power door mirrors
  • Automatic LED Headlights + Active high beam incorporating daytime running lights
  • Black door mirrors
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • Metallic paint
  • Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Variable intermittent wiper
  • 3 point rear seatbelts
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Collision avoidance and mitigation by braking and steering
  • Door opening alert
  • Driver and passenger airbags
  • First aid kit
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill start assist
  • IC (Inflatable Curtains) - Full Length
  • Inner driver seat side airbag
  • Passenger airbag cut-off switch
  • Post-impact Braking
  • Rear collision warning and mitigation (RCWM)
  • Road sign information display
  • Run off Road Mitigation
  • SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
  • Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters (Front and Outer Rear Seats)
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • WHIPS whiplash protection system - front
  • Warning triangle
  • 2 x NFC Access cards
  • Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
  • Digital key
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote door locking and unlocking
  • 12.3" centre console portrait touch screen
  • 3 x Front and 2 x rear radars plus front vision camera
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Android auto wireless
  • Blind spot information system with steer assist (BLIS)
  • Bluetooth handsfree system
  • Collision avoidance at intersection
  • Cross traffic alert with brake support (Front and Rear)
  • Driver alert control with lane keeping aid
  • Driver understanding system
  • Emergency call service
  • Forward collision warning
  • Front and rear park assist
  • Google automotive services - Enabled entertainment apps, navigation with google maps, voice recognition with google assistant
  • Intelligent speed assist
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear park assist camera
  • Speed limiter
  • Volvo cars connect
  • Volvo cars services with app
  • Wireless apple carplay
  • 1 Zone electronic climate control
  • 12V socket in luggage compartment
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Central glovebox and storage
  • Fixed lumbar support
  • Flexible load floor
  • Floor mats
  • Fore/Aft, height and backrest recline adjustable driver and front passenger seats
  • Front cupholders and storage
  • Front head restraints
  • Front load compartment (19 litres)
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • ISOFIX attachment on outer rear seats
  • Mid level illumination (central tunnel light, front and rear cabin and reading lights, front door panel pocket light, luggage light)
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • One pedal drive
  • Removable rear headrests
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Textile and Nordico upholstery
  • Vehicle 2 load capability
  • Versatile split folding rear seat - 60/40
  • 11kW 3-Phase On Board Charger
  • 5m 3 phase 32 amp type 2 / mode 3 charge cable
  • Comfort chassis
  • Plug and charge
  • Recharging port located in nearside rear wing
  • DAB Digital radio
  • External couple subwoofer
  • High performance audio 100W, (2 front type C USB sockets, dashboard soundbar with 4 speakers)
  • Low speed exterior sound speaker
  • 18" 5 Spoke aero alloy wheels with summer tyres
  • Tyre sealant kit and compressor

From prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

From prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.