Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance vs Smart #3 Brabus

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…) has a starting price of $46195, while the Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Smart #3 Brabus
Years of Production 2023-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (New) $46195 - Price USA (New)
GCC Score 6.9 7

Range and Efficiency

The Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…).

Property Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Smart #3 Brabus
Range (EPA) 253 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 286 mi 258 mi
Range (GCC) 242 mi 219 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 69 kWh 66 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 64 kWh 62 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26.4 kWh/100 mi 28.3 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.78 mi/kWh 3.53 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 6.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…) maxes out at 150 kW.

The Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Smart #3 Brabus
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 175 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.4 7.5

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Smart #3 Brabus
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 315 kW 315 kW
Motor Power (hp) 422 hp 422 hp
Motor Torque 400 lb-ft 400 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.4 s 3.5 s
Top Speed 112 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 6.6 6.5

Dimensions

The Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…).

The Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Smart #3 Brabus
Length 166.7 in 173.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 80 in - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.4 in 72.6 in
Height 61.2 in 61.3 in
Wheelbase 104.3 in 109.6 in

Cargo and Towing

The Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…).

Property Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Smart #3 Brabus
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4140 lb 4356 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 11.2 ft3 13.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 27.8 ft3 41 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.2 ft3 0.5 ft3
Towing Capacity 2000 lb 3527 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 5.9 6.2
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