Verdict
At RM198,000, the Toyota Urban Cruiser saves RM10,888 and cuts annual road tax to RM120, yet its 172 hp motor needs 8.7 seconds to reach 100 km/h. Spend RM208,888 on the Volvo EX30 and you get 268 hp, 343 Nm, a 5.3-second sprint and 476 km of range, plus 175 kW DC charging against 67 kW. The Toyota fights back with a 2,700 mm wheelbase and sliding 40:20:40 rear bench. For drivers regularly covering distance or relying on public fast chargers, the Volvo’s hardware earns the extra.
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if you want the lower purchase price, RM120 annual road tax and a sliding 40:20:40 rear seat.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if faster performance, 476 km range and 175 kW DC charging matter more than the RM10,888 premium.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Urban Cruiser RM198,000; Volvo EX30 RM208,888.
- Motor output: Toyota Urban Cruiser 172 hp and 193 Nm; Volvo EX30 268 hp and 343 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Toyota Urban Cruiser 8.7 seconds; Volvo EX30 5.3 seconds.
- Battery and range: Toyota Urban Cruiser 61.1 kWh and 426 km; Volvo EX30 69 kWh and 476 km.
- Charging: Toyota Urban Cruiser 7 kW AC and 67 kW DC; Volvo EX30 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC.
- Wheelbase and boot: Toyota Urban Cruiser 2,700 mm and 306 litres; Volvo EX30 2,650 mm and 318 litres.
Urban Cruiser
- Lower RM120 annual road tax.
- 2,700 mm wheelbase with sliding 40:20:40 rear seats.
- Eight-year unlimited-mileage battery, inverter and PCU warranty.
- 172 hp and 193 Nm, versus the EX30's 268 hp and 343 Nm.
- 67 kW DC charging, far behind the EX30's 175 kW.
- Single-zone climate control versus the EX30's dual-zone system.
EX30
- 268 hp, 343 Nm and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 69 kWh battery, 476 km range and 175 kW DC charging.
- 3.6 kW V2L, powered contactless boot opening and auto parking.
- Costs RM10,888 more and has RM260 annual road tax versus RM120.
- 2,650 mm wheelbase and 60:40 rear bench, versus the Toyota's 2,700 mm wheelbase and sliding 40:20:40 arrangement.
- Battery warranty is eight years/160,000 km, while the Toyota's battery warranty has unlimited mileage.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM198,000✓ | RM208,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM260 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | 268 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 193 Nm | 343 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 61.1 kWh | 69 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 426 km | 476 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 67 kW | 175 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,285 mm | 4,223 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,788 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 306 litres | 318 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 24545R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | MRF Wanderer Ecotred | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding & Sliding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker JBL Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Urban Cruiser vs EX30 FAQ
Is the Toyota Urban Cruiser or Volvo EX30 better?
The Volvo EX30 is the stronger all-round EV for performance, range and charging speed. The Toyota Urban Cruiser makes more sense if lower upfront cost, lower road tax and its sliding 40:20:40 rear bench are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX30 costs RM10,888 more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser. Its annual road tax is also RM260, compared with RM120 for the Toyota.
Which EV charges faster?
The Volvo EX30 charges faster on both AC and DC power: 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC, against the Toyota Urban Cruiser's 7 kW AC and 67 kW DC.
