Tesla Model Y vs Volvo EX30: Specs Compared
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The Tesla Model Y is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 138 mpg combined versus 116 mpg for the Volvo EX30, a 22 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Tesla Model Y leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2020–2026
Tesla Model Y
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 27 configurations
2025–2026
Volvo EX30
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 8 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Tesla Model Y | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 138 mpg ✓ | 116 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 148 mpg ✓ | 127 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 129 mpg ✓ | 104 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $550 ✓ | $650 |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | Not available | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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 | 2020–2026 | 2025–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 27 | 8 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Tesla Model Y vs Volvo EX30 dimensions and size
The Tesla Model Y is 22 inches longer than the Volvo EX30 on a wheelbase 9.4 inches longer, and 328.5 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Tesla Model Y (2026) | Volvo EX30 (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.6 in | 166.5 in | 22 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 78 in | 72.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 63.8 in | 61 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 104.3 in | 9.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,363 lbs | 4,034 lbs | 329 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.
Tesla Model Y vs Volvo EX30: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Tesla Model Y burns about $550 of fuel annually against $650 for the Volvo EX30. That $100 yearly gap compounds to roughly $500 over five years and $800 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 and highway economy: the Tesla Model Y leads in both cycles — 148 mpg city and 129 mpg highway against 127 and 104 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Drivetrain and class: the Tesla Model Y is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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.
Model Y vs EX30: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Tesla Model Y or the Volvo EX30?
The Tesla Model Y is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 138 mpg combined versus 116 mpg for the Volvo EX30, a 22 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Tesla Model Y runs about $550 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $650 for the Volvo EX30 — a difference of roughly $100 per year.
What engines do the Model Y and EX30 offer?
Tesla Model Y: 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 Tesla Model Y and the Volvo EX30 as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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