2025 Volvo EX30 vs. Kia Niro EV Comparison | Moline, IL

Are you interested in a small electric vehicle (EV) with impressive range? You may want to consider either the 2025 Volvo EX30 or 2025 Kia Niro EV. Both are compact SUVs with up to 253 miles of driving range. You’ll also find intuitive technology systems and comfortable interiors available for both EVs. For more details, read through this 2025 Volvo EX30 vs. Kia Niro EV comparison crafted by the team at McLaughlin Volvo Cars in Moline, IL. If you’d like to explore the Volvo EX30 further, you can also check out our EX30 review.

Intrigued? Come find the new Volvo EX30 at our Volvo dealership near Bettendorf and Davenport, IA. It’s available in our inventory and you can use our online form to schedule a test drive with a member of our team. Any questions you have can be directed to our team by phone at (309) 490-8208 or through our online contact form.

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2025 Volvo EX30 Exterior In Front Of Mountain Lake

2025 Volvo EX30

2025 Volvo EX30 vs. Kia Niro EV Battery Specs Compared

The 2025 Volvo EX30 and 2025 Kia Niro EV each come with energetic electric power designed to reduce your carbon footprint. When fully charged, both can reach up to 253 miles of driving range. It takes about 26.5 minutes to charge the EX30 from ten to 80 percent, while it takes the Niro EV up to 43 minutes to charge to 80 percent. For all-season driving, turn to the EX30, which is standard with all-wheel drive (AWD). The Niro EV is equipped with front-wheel drive (FWD).

Battery specs for both EVs are shown in the accompanying table.

2025 ModelVolvo EX30Kia Niro EV
BatteryTwin-motor performancePermanent magnet synchronous
Horsepower422 HP201 HP
Torque400 lb.-ft.188 lb.-ft.
Driving Range253 mi.253 mi.
0-60 MPH3.4 sec.N/A
DC Fast Charge Time (10-80%)26.5 min.43 min.
AC Home Charge Time (0-100%)8 hrs.2.5 days
Towing Capacity2,000 lbs.N/A
DrivetrainAWDFWD

2025 Volvo EX30 vs. Kia Niro EV Exterior Design Features

The 2025 Volvo EX30 and 2025 Kia Niro EV are sleek and sophisticated vehicles with low profiles. As your eyes travel downwards, you’ll notice the elegant 19-inch wheels on the EX30 and the 17-inch wheels on the Niro EV. Both are standard with power tailgates, making it easy to quickly access the cargo compartment in either one. Draw your passengers’ eyes to the stars and clouds with the panoramic roof on the EX30 or the power sunroof on the Niro EV.

Available Volvo EX30 exterior features include:

  • 19-in. wheels
  • Animated exterior lighting
  • Rear LED lights
  • Roof spoiler
  • Rooftop in high-gloss black contrast color
  • Tinted rear windows
  • Auto-dimming door mirrors with ground lighting
  • Power tailgate
  • Panoramic roof

2025 Volvo EX30 vs. Kia Niro EV Interior Features & Cargo Space Offered

Enter the 2025 Volvo EX30 and 2025 Kia Niro EV to discover interiors designed to keep you and your passengers comfortable and your cargo safely contained. Both come with power-adjustable front seats with lumbar support so you and your co-pilot can individualize your comfort settings. Capture the mood with the ambient lighting piped throughout the cabin in either SUV.

Behind the EX30 second row, you’ll find up to 12.4 cubic feet of cargo space; the Niro EV offers up to 22.8 cubic feet. To further maximize your cargo capacity, you can fold down the 60/40 second row in either SUV or turn to the under-floor cargo compartments located beneath the floor of both.

Available Volvo EX30 interior features include:

  • Pixel knit and Nordico seat upholstery
  • Power-adjustable front seats with four-way lumbar support
  • Denim decor
  • Tailored sports steering wheel
  • Five interior ambience light themes
  • High-level interior illumination
  • Rear-seat phone storage compartments
  • Removable rear storage bin
  • Sliding cupholders and storage
  • Flexible load floor
  • Front load compartment
  • Remote cabin air pre-cleaning
  • Two-zone climate system
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Centralized storage bin under the center infotainment display
2025 Volvo EX30 Interior Seating Side View

2025 Volvo EX30

2025 Volvo EX30 Interior Infotainment System

2025 Volvo EX30

2025 Volvo EX30 vs. Kia Niro EV Technology & Driver Assistance Features

Effortlessly connect to the world around you in either the 2025 Volvo EX30 or 2025 Kia Niro EV. The EX30 is standard with crystal-clear Harman Kardon® speakers, while this same speaker brand is available on the Niro EV. The EX30 dashboard comes equipped with a large 12.3-inch infotainment display; meanwhile, the Niro EV includes a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen. You also have quick and easy access to your vehicle with the digital keys available with either model, as well as the near-field communication (NFC) smart card key available with the EX30.

Protect yourself and your crew from roadside collisions in either the 2025 Volvo EX30 or 2025 Kia Niro EV thanks to the advanced driver assistance technologies available with both. With pilot assist on the EX30 and Highway Driving Assist 2 on the Niro EV, you can remain a set distance from the vehicle in front of you while staying centered in your lane. You can also monitor your blind spots and watch out for potential collisions in either EV with various driver assistance systems that involve radar, cameras, and sensors.

Available Volvo EX30 technology features include:

  • Nine-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system
  • 12.3-in. center infotainment display
  • 5G Wi-Fi® capability
  • Google built-in
  • Wireless phone charging
  • Front and rear USB-C ports
  • 12V power outlet in cargo compartment
  • Digital key plus
  • NFC smart card key

Available Volvo EX30 driver assist features include:

  • 360-degree camera with 3D view
  • Lane change assist
  • Low-speed rear autobrake
  • Park pilot assist (automatic parking)
  • Pilot assist (lane centering and cruise control)
  • Advanced exterior sensing technology (radar, cameras, and ultra-sonic sensors)
  • BLIS™ (blind spot information system)
  • Collision avoidance and mitigation (radar and camera)
  • Door opening alert (for cyclists and passing vehicles)
  • Driver alert system (distraction mitigation)
  • Front cross traffic alert
  • Front and rear park assist
  • Hill descent control
  • Intelligent speed assist
  • Lane departure warning
  • Lane-keeping aid
  • Oncoming lane mitigation
  • Pedestrian and cyclist steering avoidance
  • Rear collision mitigation support
  • Rear cross traffic alert with autobrake
  • Run-off road mitigation

2025 Volvo EX30 vs. Kia Niro EV Test Drive a New Volvo EX30 Today

If you’re interested in seeing the new Volvo EX30 in person, you can find it at McLaughlin Volvo Cars in Moline, IL. Locate your favorite color in our inventory, then arrange a test drive at our Volvo dealership near Davenport, IA. If you have any questions for our team, please feel free to reach out by phone at (309) 490-8208 or through our online contact form.


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