Verdict
The RM17,000 step from the Renault Koleos at RM191,888 to the Volvo EX30 at RM208,888 brings a 268-hp, 343-Nm electric motor, 476 km claimed range and a far quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time. The Koleos counters with C-segment proportions, a 542-litre boot and a full-size spare, all useful for family trips beyond urban charging coverage. Its 60-litre petrol tank and 8.1 L/100 km rating suit familiar refuelling routines, but the EX30’s RM260 annual road tax versus RM830 is a significant running-cost advantage.
Pick the Renault Koleos if you need the larger 542-litre boot, rear air-con vents and a full-size spare for family travel.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you want 343 Nm, 476 km of claimed EV range, stronger active safety and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Performance: Koleos makes 171 hp and 226 Nm, while EX30 makes 268 hp and 343 Nm.
- Acceleration: Koleos takes 9.5 seconds from 0-100 km/h; EX30 takes 5.3 seconds.
- Size and boot: Koleos is 4,672 mm long with a 542-litre boot; EX30 is 4,223 mm long with a 318-litre boot.
- Running costs: Koleos road tax is RM830 per year; EX30 road tax is RM260 per year.
- Energy system: Koleos has a 2,488 cc petrol engine and 60-litre tank; EX30 has a 69-kWh battery, 11-kW AC and 175-kW DC charging.
- Driver assistance: Koleos has passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist; EX30 has adaptive cruise control with stop-go and steering assist.
Koleos
- 542-litre boot is 224 litres larger.
- Full-size spare tyre.
- Rear air-con vents and 60:40 rear seats with one-touch operation.
- 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time trails the EX30’s 5.3 seconds.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or blind-spot information system.
- RM830 annual road tax is RM570 higher.
EX30
- 268 hp and 343 Nm from its single electric motor.
- 476 km claimed range, plus 175-kW DC charging and 3.6-kW V2L.
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking, blind-spot information and 360-degree camera.
- 318-litre boot is 224 litres smaller than the Koleos’s.
- No rear air-con vents.
- Tyre repair kit replaces the Koleos’s full-size spare.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM191,888✓ | RM208,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM260✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 171 hp | — |
| Torque | 226 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 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 | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | X-Tronic CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,672 mm | 4,223 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,678 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,540 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 542 litres✓ | 318 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 24545R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Nexen N Priz RH7 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with one-touch operation | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (5 colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.7" R-LINK 2 Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 3D sound by Arkamys, 8 speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 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 | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 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.
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Koleos vs EX30 FAQ
Is the Renault Koleos or Volvo EX30 better?
The Volvo EX30 is the stronger technical choice, with 268 hp, 343 Nm, a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time and active safety systems absent from the Koleos. Choose the Koleos instead if its 542-litre boot, rear vents and full-size spare matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX30 costs RM17,000 more than the Renault Koleos: RM208,888 against RM191,888. Its annual road tax is RM260, however, compared with RM830 for the petrol Koleos.
Which is better for carrying luggage?
The Renault Koleos is decisively better for luggage, with a 542-litre boot versus 318 litres in the Volvo EX30. It also carries a full-size spare, while the EX30 uses a tyre repair kit.