Suzuki eVitara vs Volvo EX30
Verdict
At RM188,000 against RM208,888, the Suzuki eVitara asks RM20,888 less and is the calmer buy: 172 hp, front-wheel drive and 8.7 seconds to 100 km/h suit daily running more than point-and-shoot pace. The Volvo EX30 costs more, but the money buys a much stronger 268 hp rear-drive set-up, 5.3-second acceleration, a larger 69.0 kWh battery and 476 km range. The Suzuki counters with a taller body, longer wheelbase and lower RM120 road tax, so the gap is not just about speed.
Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you want the lower purchase price, lower RM120 annual road tax and a taller, longer-wheelbase B-SUV.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you want the quicker EV, with 268 hp, rear-wheel drive and 476 km of range.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki eVitara RM188,000; Volvo EX30 RM208,888
- Power: Suzuki eVitara 172 hp; Volvo EX30 268 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Suzuki eVitara 8.7 s; Volvo EX30 5.3 s
- Battery and range: Suzuki eVitara 61.1 kWh, 426 km; Volvo EX30 69.0 kWh, 476 km
- Size: Suzuki eVitara 4,275 mm long, 1,635 mm tall; Volvo EX30 4,223 mm long, 1,555 mm tall
- Boot and road tax: Suzuki eVitara 306 L, RM120/year; Volvo EX30 318 L, RM260/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 188,000✓ | RM 208,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 172 hp | 268 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s | 5.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 61.1 kWh | 69.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 426 km | 476 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 4,223 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Boot space | 306 L | 318 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | 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.
eVitara
- RM20,888 cheaper to buy
- Longer 2,700 mm wheelbase
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- 96 hp down on the Volvo
- Slower 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 306 L boot
EX30
- Much quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 476 km EV range
- Rear-wheel drive with 268 hp
- Costs RM20,888 more
- Higher RM260 annual road tax
- Shorter 2,650 mm wheelbase
eVitara vs EX30 FAQ
Is the Suzuki eVitara or Volvo EX30 better?
The Volvo EX30 is better for performance and range, with 268 hp, 5.3-second 0-100 km/h and 476 km range. The Suzuki eVitara is better for lower cost, with a RM188,000 price and RM120 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX30 costs RM20,888 more than the Suzuki eVitara: RM208,888 versus RM188,000.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Volvo EX30 goes further, with 476 km from a 69.0 kWh battery. The Suzuki eVitara has 426 km from a 61.1 kWh battery.