Toyota Urban Cruiser vs Volvo EX30
Verdict
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is the more pragmatic EV here: at RM198,000 it undercuts the Volvo EX30’s RM208,888, has a longer 2,700 mm wheelbase and pays RM120 road tax against RM260. The Volvo answers with far more shove: 268 hp, 5.3 seconds to 100 km/h and 476 km range versus 172 hp, 8.7 seconds and 426 km. Both are CBU, five-seat B-segment SUVs with seven airbags and AEB, so the core safety count is level. This one comes down to running costs and space versus pace and range.
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if you want the lower entry price, lower annual road tax and the longer wheelbase in a five-seat electric SUV.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you want the quicker, stronger EV, with 268 hp, rear-wheel drive and a longer 476 km range.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Urban Cruiser RM198,000; Volvo EX30 RM208,888
- Power: Toyota Urban Cruiser 172 hp; Volvo EX30 268 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Toyota Urban Cruiser 8.7 s; Volvo EX30 5.3 s
- EV range: Toyota Urban Cruiser 426 km; Volvo EX30 476 km
- Wheelbase: Toyota Urban Cruiser 2,700 mm; Volvo EX30 2,650 mm
- Road tax/year: Toyota Urban Cruiser RM120; Volvo EX30 RM260
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 198,000✓ | 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 | 4,285 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.
Urban Cruiser
- Lower purchase price
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Longer 2,700 mm wheelbase
- Less power at 172 hp
- Shorter 426 km EV range
- Slower 8.7 s 0-100 km/h time
EX30
- Much quicker 5.3 s 0-100 km/h
- Longer 476 km EV range
- More boot space at 318 litres
- Higher purchase price
- Higher RM260 annual road tax
- Shorter 2,650 mm wheelbase
Urban Cruiser vs EX30 FAQ
Is the Toyota Urban Cruiser or Volvo EX30 better?
The Volvo EX30 is better for performance and range, with 268 hp and 476 km. The Toyota Urban Cruiser is better for cost control, with a lower price and RM120 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX30 costs RM10,888 more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser. The gap buys more power, quicker acceleration, a larger battery and longer EV range.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Volvo EX30 goes further on a charge, with 476 km versus the Toyota Urban Cruiser’s 426 km. That is a 50 km advantage for the Volvo.