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Find out more2026 Volvo EX30 vs EX40 For Your Toronto Daily Drive: Small SUV Or Compact SUV?
Volvo’s two smallest electric SUVs cover a lot of the same ground, which is exactly why shoppers cross-shop them. The 2026 Volvo EX30 is the more compact of the pair, built to slip through tight streets and squeeze into small parking spots. The 2026 Volvo EX40 sits a size up, with a larger cabin and more cargo room for drivers who carry more.
Both are fully electric, both offer all-wheel drive, and both bring Volvo’s safety technology. The right answer depends on how much space you need and how you split your driving between city and highway. Here is how they line up.
At A Glance: EX30 vs EX40
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Specification |
2026 Volvo EX30 |
2026 Volvo EX40 |
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Body style |
Small electric SUV |
Compact electric SUV |
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Length |
4,233 mm |
4,440 mm |
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Wheelbase |
2,650 mm |
2,702 mm |
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Range |
Up to 420 km (Single Motor Extended Range) |
418 km (Twin Motor) |
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Output |
268 hp (Single Motor) / 422 hp (Twin Motor) |
402 hp (Twin Motor) |
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Drivetrain |
Rear-wheel or all-wheel drive |
All-wheel drive |
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Acceleration, 0-100 km/h |
5.3 s (Single Motor) / 3.6 s (Twin Motor) |
4.8 s |
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Cargo behind rear seats |
318 litres |
410 litres |
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Front storage (frunk) |
7 litres |
31 litres |
Size And City Manners
The EX30 is 4,233 mm long, which makes it Volvo’s most compact SUV and a natural fit for narrow lanes and street parking. The EX40 stretches to 4,440 mm on a slightly longer wheelbase, so it gives up a little of that small-car agility in exchange for more room inside. In dense traffic and tight garages, the EX30’s footprint is the easier one to place; on the highway, the EX40’s longer wheelbase settles into a planted ride.
Range And Power
Range is close between the two. The EX30 Single Motor Extended Range travels up to 420 km, while the EX40 Twin Motor is rated at 418 km. Where they differ is drivetrain choice. The EX30 starts as a rear-wheel-drive Single Motor with 268 hp and offers a 422 hp Twin Motor Performance with all-wheel drive. The EX40 comes as a 402 hp Twin Motor with all-wheel drive as standard.
- EX30 Single Motor Extended Range: up to 420 km, rear-wheel drive, 268 hp
- EX30 Twin Motor Performance: 422 hp, all-wheel drive, 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds
- EX40 Twin Motor: 402 hp, all-wheel drive standard, 418 km of range
Cargo And Practicality
The EX40’s larger body shows up in the numbers that matter for hauling. It holds 410 litres behind the rear seats and adds a 31-litre front storage compartment for charging cables. The EX30 counters with 318 litres behind its rear seats and a 7-litre frunk. For a single commuter or a couple, the EX30 has room to spare; for a small family or anyone who regularly loads strollers, gear, or big grocery runs, the EX40’s extra space earns its keep.
Which Model Is Right For You?
Pick the EX30 if your driving is mostly urban, you value the smallest footprint for parking, and you want the option of the longest single-charge range in a rear-wheel-drive setup. It is the lighter, nimbler choice for tight streets.
Pick the EX40 if you want standard all-wheel drive, a larger cabin, and more cargo room for a growing set of needs. It keeps the electric range close to the EX30 while giving you more space to work with. Both share Volvo’s safety foundation, so either one is a sound choice; the deciding factor is size and how you use it.
Compare Both At Volvo Cars Toronto
Not sure which small electric Volvo fits your week? The team at Volvo Cars Toronto in Toronto can bring the EX30 and EX40 together so you can sit in both, judge the cargo space for yourself, and talk through rear-wheel versus all-wheel drive. Book a visit and drive them back to back.
2026 VOLVO EX30
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