Compare the2026 Volvo EX30VS 2026 Toyota bZ

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 bZ 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 bZ doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Both the EX30 and the bZ 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 bZ’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 bZ’s (12 vs. 5 years).

The EX30 has more powerful engines than the bZ:

The EX30 RWD can travel longer on a full charge than the bZ XLE FWD with its standard motor (261 miles vs. 236 miles).

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

The EX30 stops much shorter than the bZ:

For better traction, the EX30’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the bZ (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 bZ XLE’s standard 60 series tires. The EX30’s optional tires have a lower 45 series profile than the bZ Limited’s 50 series tires.

The EX30 Ultra handles at .85 G’s, while the bZ Limited AWD pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the EX30’s turning circle is 4.9 feet tighter than the bZ’s (35.1 feet vs. 40 feet). The EX30 Cross Country’s turning circle is 3.3 feet tighter than the bZ’s (36.7 feet vs. 40 feet).

The EX30 is 1 foot, 5.9 inches shorter than the bZ, 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 bZ.

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the EX30 easier. The EX30’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 22.9 inches, while the bZ’s liftover is 27.9 inches.

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

The EX30 has a 2000 lbs. towing capacity. The bZ 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 bZ doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the EX30 has a standard rear wiper. The bZ 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 bZ has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.