OMODA 5 vs Volvo EX30

Strong on kit and value, but lacks final polish
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
6/10
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

Choosing between the Omoda 5 and the Volvo EX30 means weighing two very different approaches to the small SUV. The Omoda 5 catches your eye with its striking looks and generous standard equipment, though it struggles with a cramped interior, awkward infotainment and an unpleasant driving experience. On the other side, the Volvo EX30 charms you with its minimalist styling, stylish interior and super-comfortable ride around town, yet it brings its own frustrations through a tiny cabin, small boot and software that routes almost every control through the touchscreen.

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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

  • Lots of standard equipment, a striking exterior appearance and soft-touch plastics that lend an initially posh feel to the cabin.

Worth knowing

  • The driving experience is poor, the suspension lumbers over bumps, and the interior is tight in both rows of seats.

Choose it for

  • Properly head-turning looks, a super-comfortable ride around town with a tight turning circle, and a cool, modern-feeling interior.

Worth knowing

  • Every single control aside from the window switches and steering wheel buttons is operated through the screen.

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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.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • 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 380 litres - 3 suitcases Best Boot space, seats up 318 litres - 2 suitcases
Boot space, seats down Boot space, seats down 1,000 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,447 mm x 1,830 mm x 1,588 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,233 mm x 1,953 mm x 1,573 mm
Towing capacity 1,100 kg Best 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.
37.7 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 27 · average 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 1.6 TGDI 147 7DCT 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 10.1 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) 380 litres Best Boot (seats up) 318 litres
Boot (seats down) Boot (seats down) 1,000 litres
Length 4,447 mm Length 4,233 mm
Width 1,830 mm Width 1,953 mm
Height 1,588 mm Height 1,573 mm
Wheelbase 2.63 m Wheelbase 2.65 m
Turning circle 5.45 m Turning circle 11.2 m

Full features list

  • Bi-tone Metallic paint
  • Bi-tone solid paint
  • Metallic paint
  • Synthetic leather - Black
  • Anti theft system
  • Automatic door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless start button
  • PEPS (passive entry and passive start)
  • 12v power outlet - front
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manual adjustable steering column
  • 4x ISOFIX child seat attachments
  • 6 way manually adjustable passenger seat
  • 6 way power adjustable driver seat
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat back
  • Air conditioning with second row outlet
  • Coat hooks
  • Driver and front passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Foldable grab handle with damping
  • Front armrest with internal storage and cooling ventilation
  • Front integrated headrests
  • Front reading light
  • Front sports seats
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Glove box with damping
  • Heated front seats
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Multi function steering wheel
  • PVC cover door panel
  • Rear bench armrest with integrated cupholder
  • Rear headrests
  • Rear outlet
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Auto speed adjust hidden front wiper
  • Automatic LED headlights
  • Automatic headlights with auto high beam
  • Body colour door handles
  • Electric adjustable/heated/auto power folding door mirrors
  • Engine cover
  • Follow me home headlight function
  • Front and rear electric windows with anti pinch and one touch operation
  • Heated rear window
  • LED centre high mounted stop light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED front fog lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear fog light
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Remote opening windows
  • Roof spoiler with ducktail
  • Sequential indicators
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Solid paint
  • Two exhaust each side of rear bumper
  • 3 point seatbelt in rear middle seat
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • BAS (Brake Assist System)
  • Disc brakes in rear
  • Dual airbags for driver and front passenger
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • Electronic brake force distribution
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • Front ventilated disc brakes
  • Height adjustable front seatbelt anchors
  • Mechanical child safety lock
  • Outer rear seatbelts
  • PAB manual switch off
  • Power limited seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Seatbelt reminder for driver/front passenger and rear seats
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 12.3" LCD instrument cluster
  • 12.3" central control LCD display
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind spot detection
  • Bluetooth
  • DAI Forward Departure System
  • Drive away assist
  • Drive mode select (Eco, sport)
  • Driver monitoring system
  • E-call
  • Electric gear shift
  • Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Emergency stop signalling system
  • Front collision warning
  • ICA - integrated cruise assist
  • Intelligent elude system (IES)
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning
  • Mobile phone wireless charging cooled pad with 50W capacity
  • Multiple collision defence system
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
  • Rear(4) Parking sensors
  • Remote engine start and HVAC function
  • Slush molding instrument panel
  • Speed limit warning
  • Speed limiter
  • Tailgate
  • Traffic jam avoidance assistant
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • Independent rear suspension
  • 18" Alloy wheels
  • Aluminium rim
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 2 x Front USB, 1 x Type A, 1 x Type C (fast charging)
  • 2 x Rear USB, 1 x Type A, 1 x Type C (fast charging)
  • 4 speaker audio system
  • DAB Digital radio
  • DVD Drive
  • USB charging port in rear view mirror
  • 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.