Compare the2025 Volvo EX30VS 2025 Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid

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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid 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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the EX30’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the EX30 has standard Cross Traffic Alert with Braking Intervention, systems which detect vehicles approaching from the sides and can automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision. Parking Support Brake costs extra on the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid XSE, and isn't offered on other Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid models.

The EX30’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the EX30 and the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid 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 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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid’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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid’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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid (3/30,000 vs. 2/25000).

The EX30’s standard electric motors produces 120 more horsepower (422 vs. 302) than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the EX30 gets better mileage than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid running on electricity:

On the EPA test cycle the EX30 gets better mileage than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid running its gasoline engine:

The EX30 can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for 250 to 261 miles. The Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid has to start its internal combustion engine after only 42 miles.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Volvo EX30 higher (10 out of 10) than the Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid (6). This means the EX30 produces up to 12.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the EX30 Twin Motor’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid:

For better traction, the EX30’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid (245/45R19 vs. 235/55R19).

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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid SE’s standard 60 series tires. The EX30’s optional tires have a lower 45 series profile than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid XSE’s 55 series tires.

The EX30 has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

The EX30 has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For better maneuverability, the EX30’s turning circle is 1 foot tighter than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid SE’s (35.1 feet vs. 36.1 feet). The EX30’s turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid XSE’s (35.1 feet vs. 37.4 feet).

The Volvo EX30 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 150 to 400 pounds less than the Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid.

The EX30 is 1 foot, 2.2 inches shorter than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid, making the EX30 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The EX30 has 4 inches more front headroom and .9 inches more front legroom than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid.

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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the Volvo EX30 and Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid 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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

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 center console. Only the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid XSE offers wireless 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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The EX30 is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.