Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Volvo EX30: Specs Compared
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The Volvo EX30 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 116 mpg combined versus 115 mpg for the Hyundai Ioniq 5, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $0 less per year to fuel.
Across 3 measured categories, the Volvo EX30 leads in 2. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2022–2027
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 25 configurations
2025–2026
Volvo EX30
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 8 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 115 mpg | 116 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 132 mpg ✓ | 127 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 100 mpg | 104 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $650 | $650 |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | Not available | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2022–2027 | 2025–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 25 | 8 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Volvo EX30 dimensions and size
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is 16.1 inches longer than the Volvo EX30 on a wheelbase 13.8 inches longer, and 66.1 lbs lighter. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2026) | Volvo EX30 (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 166.5 in | 16.1 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 74.4 in | 72.4 in | 2 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 61 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 104.3 in | 13.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,968 lbs | 4,034 lbs | 66 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Volvo EX30: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Hyundai Ioniq 5 burns about $650 of fuel annually against $650 for the Volvo EX30. That $0 yearly gap compounds to roughly $0 over five years and $0 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City versus highway split: the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the stronger commuter at 132 mpg city, while the Volvo EX30 pulls ahead on the interstate at 104 mpg highway. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic the city figure is the one to weigh; for long-distance highway mileage the reverse is true, and the two vehicles effectively swap places depending on how you drive.
Drivetrain and class: the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, the Volvo EX30 with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Ioniq 5 vs EX30: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Volvo EX30?
The Volvo EX30 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 116 mpg combined versus 115 mpg for the Hyundai Ioniq 5, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $0 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Volvo EX30 runs about $650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $650 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 — a difference of roughly $0 per year.
What engines do the Ioniq 5 and EX30 offer?
Hyundai Ioniq 5: no engine data on record. Volvo EX30: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Volvo EX30 as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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