Verdict
At RM238,888, the Lexus LBX costs RM30,000 more than the RM208,888 Volvo EX30, yet the Volvo brings a 69 kWh battery, 476 km EV range and 268 hp/343 Nm motor. Its 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time is far ahead of the Lexus’s 9.6 seconds, while the 318-litre boot is only 3 litres larger. The LBX answers with petrol-hybrid flexibility, rear air-con vents and lower RM120 annual road tax versus RM260. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge, the EX30 is the stronger numbers-led choice.
Pick the Lexus LBX if petrol-hybrid running, rear air-con vents and RM120 annual road tax suit your use better than charging a full EV.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you can charge regularly and want 476 km of EV range, 268 hp and markedly quicker acceleration for RM30,000 less.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LBX RM238,888; Volvo EX30 RM208,888.
- Powertrain: LBX 90 hp petrol engine plus 93 hp/185 Nm motor; EX30 268 hp/343 Nm motor.
- 0-100 km/h: LBX 9.6 seconds; EX30 5.3 seconds.
- Range and battery: LBX 36-litre fuel tank; EX30 69 kWh battery and 476 km EV range.
- Road tax: LBX RM120 per year; EX30 RM260 per year.
- Rear suspension: LBX torsion beam; EX30 multi-link.
LBX
- Petrol-hybrid powertrain with a 36-litre fuel tank.
- Rear air-con vents and 64-colour ambient lighting.
- Eight-year unlimited-mileage hybrid battery warranty.
- RM30,000 costlier than the EX30.
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time trails the EX30’s 5.3 seconds.
- 315-litre boot is 3 litres smaller than the EX30’s.
EX30
- RM30,000 cheaper with a 69 kWh battery and 476 km range.
- 268 hp and 343 Nm deliver 5.3-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- Gets 175 kW DC charging, 3.6 kW V2L and a 360-degree camera.
- RM260 annual road tax is RM140 higher than the LBX’s.
- No rear air-con vents.
- Battery warranty is capped at 160,000 km, unlike the LBX hybrid battery’s unlimited-mileage cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888 | RM208,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM260 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,490 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 90 hp | — |
| Torque | 120 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 93 hp | 268 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 185 Nm | 343 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 69 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 476 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 175 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 4,223 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres | 318 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 24545R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe Ioniser | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.8" Multimedia Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid battery | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used LBX & EX30 for sale
LBX vs EX30 FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX or Volvo EX30 better?
The Volvo EX30 is better for buyers with dependable charging: it is RM30,000 cheaper, has 476 km of EV range and reaches 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. Choose the Lexus LBX for petrol-hybrid flexibility, rear vents and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LBX costs RM238,888 and the Volvo EX30 costs RM208,888, so the Lexus is RM30,000 more expensive.
Which is quicker, the Lexus LBX or Volvo EX30?
The Volvo EX30 is much quicker, completing 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds versus 9.6 seconds for the Lexus LBX. The Volvo’s motor also produces 268 hp and 343 Nm, against the Lexus motor’s 93 hp and 185 Nm.