smart #5 vs Volvo EX30
Verdict
At RM199,800, the smart #5 is RM9,088 cheaper than the RM208,888 Volvo EX30, yet it is the bigger C-segment SUV with 590 km range, a 100.0 kWh battery and a huge 630-litre boot. That matters if this is the family EV. The EX30 counters with a quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time, seven airbags, a five-year warranty and lower RM260 road tax. It is also the more city-sized car, but the smart’s space and range are hard to ignore.
Pick the smart #5 if you want the larger EV with more range, more boot space and the lower purchase price.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you want the quicker, smaller SUV with seven airbags, a five-year warranty and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: smart #5 RM199,800; Volvo EX30 RM208,888
- Segment and size: smart #5 C-segment, 4,705 mm long; Volvo EX30 B-segment, 4,223 mm long
- Power and acceleration: smart #5 358 hp, 0-100 km/h in 6.5 s; Volvo EX30 268 hp, 0-100 km/h in 5.3 s
- Battery and range: smart #5 100.0 kWh, 590 km; Volvo EX30 69.0 kWh, 476 km
- Boot space: smart #5 630 litres; Volvo EX30 318 litres
- Warranty and road tax: smart #5 4 years, RM455/year; Volvo EX30 5 years, RM260/year
#5
- Longer 590 km EV range
- Much larger 630-litre boot
- Cheaper by RM9,088
- Slower 6.5-second 0-100 km/h despite more power
- Six airbags versus seven in the Volvo
- Higher RM455 annual road tax
EX30
- Quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h sprint
- Seven airbags and five-year warranty
- Lower RM260 annual road tax
- Shorter 476 km EV range
- Much smaller 318-litre boot
- Less power at 268 hp
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 199,800✓ | RM 208,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 358 hp✓ | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | 373 Nm✓ | 343 Nm |
| Battery Type | Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) | Nickel-metal Hydride |
| Battery Capacity | 100 kWh✓ | 69 kWh |
| EV Range | 590 km✓ | 476 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 400 kW✓ | 175 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 4,223 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 2,260 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 630 litres✓ | 318 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 24545R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam & Auto Levelling | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 13" Twin AMOLED Touchscreens with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Sennheiser 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 (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 455 | RM 260✓ |
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.
#5 vs EX30 FAQ
Is the smart #5 or Volvo EX30 better?
The smart #5 is the better family EV on paper because it costs less, goes further and has far more boot space. The Volvo EX30 is the sharper pick if acceleration, warranty cover and compact city sizing matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX30 costs RM9,088 more. The smart #5 is priced at RM199,800, while the Volvo EX30 is RM208,888.
Which one has more range and boot space?
The smart #5 has the clear advantage, with 590 km of range and 630 litres of boot space. The Volvo EX30 has 476 km of range and a 318-litre boot.