Compare the2025 Volvo EX30VS 2025 Nissan Leaf

The EX30 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Leaf doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The EX30 has standard Post-impact braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Leaf doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The EX30 has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Leaf doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Both the EX30 and Leaf have rear cross-traffic warning, but the EX30 has Braking Intervention (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Leaf’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the EX30 and the Leaf have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The EX30 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Leaf’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The EX30’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the Leaf’s (12 vs. 5 years).

The EX30’s standard electric motor produces 121 more horsepower (268 vs. 147) and 17 lbs.-ft. more torque (253 vs. 236) than the Leaf’s standard electric motor. The EX30’s electric motor produces 54 more horsepower (268 vs. 214) and 3 lbs.-ft. more torque (253 vs. 250) than the Leaf PLUS’ standard electric motor. The EX30’s standard electric motors produces 208 more horsepower (422 vs. 214) and 150 lbs.-ft. more torque (400 vs. 250) than the Leaf PLUS’ standard electric motor.

On the EPA test cycle the EX30 gets better mileage than the Leaf:

			MPGe
EX30
	RWD	Electric Motor	127 city/104 hwy
		19" Wheels Electric Motor	124 city/103 hwy
Leaf
	FWD	Electric Motor	123 city/99 hwy
		SV PLUS Electric Motor	121 city/98 hwy

The EX30 can travel longer on a full charge than the Leaf on a full charge:

			Miles
EX30
	RWD	Electric Motor	261 miles
		19" Wheels Electric Motor	257 miles
	AWD	19" Wheels Electric Motors	253 miles
		20" Wheels Electric Motors	250 miles
Leaf
	FWD	SV PLUS Electric Motor	212 miles
		Electric Motor	149 miles

For better stopping power the EX30’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Leaf:

	EX30	EX30 Twin Motor	Leaf
Front Rotors	12.7 inches	13.8 inches	11.1 inches
Rear Rotors	12.6 inches	13.1 inches	11.5 inches

For better traction, the EX30 has larger standard tires than the Leaf (225/55R18 vs. 205/55R16). The EX30’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Leaf (245/45R19 vs. 215/50R17).

The EX30’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Leaf SV PLUS’ 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the EX30 has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 16-inch wheels are standard on the Leaf S. The EX30’s optional 19-inch wheels are larger than the 17-inch wheels on the Leaf SV PLUS.

For superior ride and handling, the Volvo EX30 has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Nissan Leaf has a rear torsion beam axle, with a semi-independent rear suspension.

The EX30 has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Leaf’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the EX30 is 2.2 inches wider in the front and 1.8 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Leaf.

The EX30 is 9.7 inches shorter than the Leaf, making the EX30 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The EX30 has .5 inches more front headroom, 2.6 inches more front hip room, .8 inches more front shoulder room, 1 inch more rear headroom and .5 inches more rear shoulder room than the Leaf.

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the EX30. The Leaf doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the EX30 has a standard power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The Leaf doesn’t offer a power liftgate.

The EX30 has a 2000 lbs. towing capacity. The Leaf has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Stability Assist on the EX30 uses the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Leaf doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

When different drivers share the EX30, the memory seats and mirrors make it convenient. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position and outside mirror angle. The Leaf doesn’t offer a memory system.

The EX30’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Leaf’s parking brake has to be released manually.

The power windows standard on both the EX30 and the Leaf have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the EX30 is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Leaf prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The EX30’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Leaf’s passenger windows don’t open or close automatically.

If the windows are left open on the EX30 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Leaf can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The EX30’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Leaf’s intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

The EX30’s LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the Leaf S’ standard halogen headlights. LED lights also light instantly and last over twenty times longer than halogen.

The EX30’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Nissan only offers heated mirrors on the Leaf SV PLUS.

The EX30’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Leaf offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the Volvo EX30 and Nissan Leaf offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The EX30 features standard power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the Leaf’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

The EX30 Plus/Ultra’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The Leaf doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the EX30 has standard rear heat vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable. The Leaf doesn’t offer rear vents.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Volvo EX30 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the front center console. The Leaf doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The EX30 Ultra’s Park Pilot Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Leaf doesn’t offer an automated parking system.