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 10.4 seconds for 2025 Hyundai Kona 1.6 GDi HEV Executive. 2026 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range has the higher listed output at 272 hp; 2025 Hyundai Kona 1.6 GDi HEV Executive is rated at 141 hp, a difference of 131 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range at 343 Nm and 2025 Hyundai Kona 1.6 GDi HEV Executive at 265 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 Hyundai Kona 1.6 GDi HEV Executive provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 466 litres versus 318 litres, a difference of 148 litres. 2026 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range carries the higher towing rating at 1,000 kg, while 2025 Hyundai Kona 1.6 GDi HEV Executive is listed at 750 kg. 2025 Hyundai Kona 1.6 GDi HEV Executive is 122 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 Hyundai Kona 1.6 GDi HEV Executive has the lower listed starting price at $28,750, 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.