Kia Sportage vs Volvo EX30
Pure 1.6T GDi Petrol Manual
Change versionCore 200kW P5 51kWh Auto Electric Automatic
Change versionAI overview
Choosing between the Kia Sportage and the Volvo EX30 comes down to whether you prioritise traditional family-friendly practicality or stylish electric minimalism. The Sportage is a sensible and striking family car with a roomy interior and an above-average boot, though it can feel a bit jiggly over bumps in town. On the other hand, the EX30 is a dinky electric SUV that charms you with its cool, downtown studio apartment styling and super-comfortable ride around town, but its rear seats are tight and the boot is much smaller than its rival's.
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Choose it for
- Its roomy back seats, above-average boot space, and a striking design that makes it look much more expensive than it is.
Worth knowing
- The ride can be a bit jiggly over bumps when you are driving around town.
Choose it for
- Its head-turning looks, fantastic badge appeal, and a level of comfort that makes it very pleasant to drive on the motorway and around town.
Worth knowing
- Every single control is operated through the touchscreen, which can be very irritating to use.
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Standard kit
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Android auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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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 591 litres - 4 suitcases Best | Boot space, seats up 318 litres - 2 suitcases |
| Boot space, seats down 1,780 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,000 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,540 mm x 1,865 mm x 1,645 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,233 mm x 1,953 mm x 1,573 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,650 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £10 Best |
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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.
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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.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 51 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.6T GDi | 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 Manual | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.7 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 51 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 591 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 318 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,780 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,000 litres |
| Length 4,540 mm | Length 4,233 mm |
| Width 1,865 mm | Width 1,953 mm |
| Height 1,645 mm | Height 1,573 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.68 m | Wheelbase 2.65 m |
| Turning circle 11.0 m | Turning circle 11.2 m |
Full features list
*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.