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Volvo EX30 Cross Country Volvo XC40

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Volvo EX30 Cross Country Volvo XC40
Fuel Electric Hybrid
Model years 2025-now 2017-now
From (indicative) € 52,995 € 42,995
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) 71/100 48/100
Reliability n/a 72/100
Efficiency 60/100 64/100
Practicality 64/100 74/100
Value retention n/a 70/100
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) 427 –
Battery (kWh) 65 –
Power (hp) 428 197
0–100 km/h (s) 3.7 7.6
Length (mm) 4233 4440
Width (mm) 1850 1873
Height (mm) 1573 1652
Kerb weight (kg) 1960 1688
Fast charging, public charger (kW) 158 –
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1600 2100
Boot (l) 318 452
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) 18.7 –
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) – 6.7
Wheelbase (mm) – 2702
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Top speed (km/h) 180 180

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • Volvo EX30 Cross Country · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption 18.7 kWh/100km + Volvo battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (higher consumption due to dual-motor + rougher aero) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volvo EX30 Cross Country · Reliability: Cross Country variant since 2025 on SEA platform; pre-facelift EX30 still young, insufficient long-term breakdown data · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volvo EX30 Cross Country · Efficiency: WLTP 18.7 kWh/100km manufacturer figure; dual-motor + raised ride height reduce efficiency versus EX30 single motor · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volvo EX30 Cross Country · Practicality: Boot 318 l (904 l seats folded) + towing weight 1,600 kg + 19 mm higher ride height (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volvo EX30 Cross Country · Value retention: Too recent on the market for stable residual-value data per trim · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volvo XC40 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Efficiency: Owner-reported l/100km vs WLTP 6.7 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Practicality: Boot 452 l + towing weight 2,100 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides, compact-SUV segment (historical, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · Twin Motor Performance (2025, off-road-trim)

Volvo EX30 Cross Country

Off-road styled variant of the Volvo EX30 on the SEA platform (shared with the Smart #1). Unveiled in 2024, with European deliveries from 2025. Available only as Twin Motor Performance (dual-motor AWD) with a 69 kWh gross / 65 kWh net NMC pack, around 427 km WLTP and 315 kW (428 hp); 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds (manufacturer figure). Ride height raised by 19 mm, more rugged bumpers, skid plates and wheel-arch extensions versus the standard EX30. DC charging up to 158 kW; 318 litre boot, 1,600 kg braked towing capacity. Indicative starting price for the Dutch market.

Profile · B3/B4 mild-hybride en Recharge (facelift 2024)

Volvo XC40

Compact SUV on the CMA platform, shared with the Polestar 2. The B4 mild hybrid combines a 2.0 petrol engine with a 48V starter-generator and delivers 197 hp system power. WLTP 6.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure); owners report higher motorway figures in practice (public forums, not measured by us). Boot 452 l, braked towing weight 2,100 kg. The 2024 facelift brought new headlights and a revised nose.

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