Kia EV5 vs Volvo EX30
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kia EV5 and the Volvo EX30 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines, an ACMobility subsidiary) and Hariphil Asia Resources Inc. (HARI). Last verified .
Photo: Kia Philippines, via kiaphilippines.com.
Kia EV5
GL variant
- SRP
- ₱2,318,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱40,338
Photo: Volvo Cars Philippines, via volvocars.com.
Volvo EX30
Core RWD variant
- SRP
- ₱2,350,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱40,895
How they differ
- The Kia EV5 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱2,318,000, which is ₱32,000 (1%) below the Volvo EX30 at ₱2,350,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the EV5 is estimated at ₱40,338 a month against ₱40,895 for the EX30, a difference of ₱557 a month.
- The EX30 makes more power (272 PS against 217 PS for the EV5).
- The EX30 has more torque (343 Nm against 310 Nm for the EV5).
- The EV5 claims the longer range (400 km against 337 km for the EX30).
- The EV5 has the larger battery (64.2 kWh against 51 kWh for the EX30).
- The EV5 is the longer vehicle (4,615 mm against 4,233 mm for the EX30).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kia EV5GL, ₱2,318,000 | Volvo EX30Core RWD, ₱2,350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Electric motor | Rear permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor |
| Max power (differs) | 217 PS | 272 PS |
| Max torque (differs) | 310 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 64.2 kWh | 51 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) | Lithium-ion |
| Electric range (differs) | 400 km | 337 km |
| Range test cycle (differs) | WLTP | n/a |
| Motor power (differs) | n/a | 200 kW |
| DC fast charging (differs) | n/a | 134 kW |
| Charging time (differs) | n/a | DC 10-80% in about 26 min; AC 0-100% (3-phase 16A) in about 6 h |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | n/a | Automatic (single-speed) |
| Drivetrain (differs) | n/a | RWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4615 mm | 4233 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1875 mm | 1838 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1715 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 175 mm | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume (differs) | n/a | 318 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front brake (differs) | 17" disc | n/a |
| Rear brake (differs) | 17" disc | n/a |
| Tyres (differs) | 225/60R18 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | 18" alloy | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with multi-collision brake | n/a |
| Airbags (differs) | 6 | n/a |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Smart cruise control with stop and go, forward collision-avoidance assist, forward and reverse parking distance warning | Pilot Assist with driver attention monitoring, collision avoidance with intersection auto brake, door opening alert |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic Stability Control with hill-start assist and downhill brake control | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 12.3" display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 speakers | 12.3-inch free-standing centre touchscreen, Google built-in (Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Play) with a four-year digital services package |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 12.3" TFT LCD | No separate driver display; driver information is shown on the 12.3-inch centre screen |
| Headlight (differs) | LED multi-focal reflector | n/a |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart key with push-button start | Digital key via phone wallet app |
| Other features (differs) | Vehicle-to-load, CCS2 charge port, portable charger and 7 kW wall charger included | Harman Kardon audio, air quality system with PM2.5 filter and remote cabin pre-cleaning, over-the-air software updates, front trunk (7 L) |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 160,000 km (private use) | 5 years, unlimited mileage |
| Battery warranty (differs) | 8 years or 160,000 km (EV high-voltage battery) | 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



