Compare the2025 Volvo EX30VS 2024 Toyota bZ4X

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 bZ4X doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The EX30 has a standard Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), which use a specially designed seat to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the WHIPS allows the backrest to travel backwards to cushion the occupants and the headrests move forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Both the EX30 and the bZ4X 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, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors 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 bZ4X’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 bZ4X’s (12 vs. 5 years).

Volvo pays for scheduled maintenance on the EX30 for 1 year and 5000 miles longer than Toyota pays for maintenance for the bZ4X (3/30,000 vs. 2/25000).

The EX30’s standard electric motor produces 67 more horsepower (268 vs. 201) and 57 lbs.-ft. more torque (253 vs. 196) than the bZ4X’s standard electric motor. The EX30’s electric motor produces 54 more horsepower (268 vs. 214) and 5 lbs.-ft. more torque (253 vs. 248) than the bZ4X’s optional electric motors. The EX30’s standard electric motors produces 208 more horsepower (422 vs. 214) and 152 lbs.-ft. more torque (400 vs. 248) than the bZ4X’s optional electric motors.

On the EPA test cycle the EX30 gets better mileage than the bZ4X:

The EX30 can travel longer on a full charge than the bZ4X on a full charge:

For better stopping power the EX30 Twin Motor’s brake rotors are larger than those on the bZ4X:

For better traction, the EX30’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the bZ4X (245/45R19 vs. 235/60R18).

The EX30’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the bZ4X XLE’s standard 60 series tires. The EX30’s optional tires have a lower 45 series profile than the bZ4X Limited’s 50 series tires.

For better maneuverability, the EX30’s turning circle is 4.9 feet tighter than the bZ4X’s (35.1 feet vs. 40 feet).

The Volvo EX30 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 300 to 400 pounds less than the Toyota bZ4X.

The EX30 is 1 foot, 5.9 inches shorter than the bZ4X, making the EX30 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The EX30 has 3.1 inches more front headroom, 1.2 inches more rear headroom and 1.5 inches more rear hip room than the bZ4X.

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the EX30. The bZ4X doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The EX30 has a 2000 lbs. towing capacity. The bZ4X 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 bZ4X 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 bZ4X doesn’t offer a memory system.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the EX30 has a standard rear wiper. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

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 bZ4X has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the Volvo EX30 and Toyota bZ4X 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 bZ4X’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.