Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.3 seconds, compared with 9.2 seconds for 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.5 SEL S-AWC. 2026 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range has the higher listed output at 272 hp; 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.5 SEL S-AWC is rated at 181 hp, a difference of 91 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range at 343 Nm and 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.5 SEL S-AWC at 245 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.5 SEL S-AWC provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 472 litres versus 318 litres, a difference of 154 litres. 2026 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range carries the higher towing rating at 1,000 kg, while 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.5 SEL S-AWC is listed at 907 kg. 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.5 SEL S-AWC is 477 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.5 SEL S-AWC has the lower listed starting price at $36,190, compared with $36,745 for 2026 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range. 2026 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.