Verdict
These SUVs serve very different Malaysian needs. The Touareg costs RM186,084 more, but brings a 4,878 mm executive-class body, all-wheel drive, air suspension and an 810-litre boot; it is the proper long-distance, five-seat load carrier. The EX30 is 655 mm shorter and its 318-litre boot limits family luggage, yet its 69 kWh battery claims 475 km of range and it reaches 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, against 6.0 seconds for the Volkswagen. Its RM260 annual road tax also undercuts the Touareg’s RM1,632 by RM1,372.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you need the 810-litre boot, 2,984 mm wheelbase, all-wheel drive and air suspension for bigger journeys.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you want the RM198,888 EV with 475 km claimed range, 175 kW DC charging and lower RM260 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972; Volvo EX30 RM198,888.
- Performance: Touareg 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds; EX30 in 5.3 seconds.
- Size: Touareg length 4,878 mm and wheelbase 2,984 mm; EX30 length 4,223 mm and wheelbase 2,650 mm.
- Boot space: Touareg 810 litres; EX30 318 litres.
- Driveline: Touareg all-wheel drive; EX30 rear-wheel drive.
- Annual road tax: Touareg RM1,632; EX30 RM260.
Touareg
- 810-litre boot and 40:20:40 rear seat split.
- All-wheel drive with multi-link air suspension.
- HD Matrix LED headlamps and night vision.
- RM186,084 more expensive.
- Annual road tax is RM1,372 higher.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 6.0 seconds versus 5.3 seconds.
EX30
- 475 km EV range from a 69 kWh battery.
- 175 kW DC charging and 3.6 kW V2L.
- Seven airbags and auto parking.
- 318-litre boot is 492 litres smaller.
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive.
- No rear air-con, versus the Touareg’s dual-zone rear climate control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM384,972 | RM198,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM260✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 335 hp at 5,300 rpm | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 1,340 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 343 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 69 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 475 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 175 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,878 mm | 4,223 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,702 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 810 litres✓ | 318 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R20 | 24545R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R20 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic 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 | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | HD Matrix LED Headlights | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 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 | Manual rear window blinds | — |
| Audio | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) | 12.3" Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 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/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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Touareg vs EX30 FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Touareg or Volvo EX30 better?
The Touareg is better for space and long-distance practicality, with an 810-litre boot, all-wheel drive and air suspension. The EX30 is better for a smaller footprint, quicker 5.3-second acceleration, 475 km claimed EV range and much lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM384,972 and the Volvo EX30 costs RM198,888, a difference of RM186,084.
Which one is easier to park in town?
The Volvo EX30 is the easier fit at 4,223 mm long and 1,837 mm wide, versus the Touareg’s 4,878 mm length and 1,984 mm width. Both have six front and six rear parking sensors plus a 360-degree camera.
