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Is the 2025 Volvo EX30 a good car?

Yes.

5 of 7checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

EX30 -28%-39%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 161 SUVs (2025). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2025 Volvo EX30
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo1 of 4 parts
First carYes5 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$44 vs $111 a month
SeniorsYes2 of 3 parts
Off-roadNo6.7 in, top 87%
Worth the moneyYes28% below predicted
Good buyYesNo rival beats it

Is the EX30 a good family car?

No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2025 Volvo EX30
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom32.3 inMedian 38.6 in178No
Rear headroom38.3 inMedian 38.7 in179No
Cargo behind the last row12.4 cu ftMedian 25.1 cu ft190No

Is the EX30 a good first car?

Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2025 Volvo EX30
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$34,950Median $48,995189Yes
Horsepower268 hp177 hp to 363 hp194Yes
Length166.7 inMedian 190.8 in187Yes
Turning circle35.1 ftMedian 38.7 ft177Yes
Fuel cost per mile5.0 centsMedian 12.8 cents192Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the EX30 a good commuter car?

Yes. $44 a month to commute. Class median $111.

Miles a month
867
This car
$44
Median of 192 SUVs
$111

Is the EX30 a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2025 Volvo EX30
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height6.7 in clearance, 61.2 in tall7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall165No
Front headroom41.7 inMedian 39.9 in181Yes
Turning circle35.1 ftMedian 38.7 ft177Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the EX30 a good off-road vehicle?

No. 6.7 in clearance. Top 87% of 181 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
Twin Motor Performance Plus AWD, 6.7 in
Cohort
181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the EX30 worth the money?

Yes. Priced 28% below cars like it.

Price, Core RWD
$34,950
Predicted price
$48,558
Gap
-$13,608 (-28%)
Model error
12% median, 299 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the EX30 a good buy?

Yes. No rival beats it on all four.

Compared with 1,138 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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How values are checked