Volkswagen Tayron vs Volvo EX30

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Volkswagen Tayron
Volkswagen Tayron

$48,950 - $76,550

2026 price

Volvo EX30
Volvo EX30

$49,990 - $62,990

2026 price

Summary

2026 Volkswagen Tayron
2026 Volvo EX30
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Not Applicable, 0.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
8.6L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

5
Dislikes
  • Lacks the finesse and power of Touareg
  • Third row is still a 'sometimes seat'
  • Expensive ownership

  • 19-inch rims
  • Squeeze back seat
  • No cover on panoramic glass roof
2026 Volkswagen Tayron Summary

Volkswagen has a new large SUV in the Tayron (pronounced TIE-ron), and it arrives with a fair bit riding on it. Replacing the Tiguan Allspace and taking on some of the duties left by the departing Touareg, it’s now the brand’s key seven-seat family offering.

We’re testing the flagship 195TSI R-Line with established petrol rivals like the Kia Sorento GT-Line, Skoda Kodiaq RS and Toyota Kluger Grande in mind. After a few weeks of school-holiday mayhem, complete with feral kids, does it sink or swim?

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2026 Volvo EX30 Summary

The EX30 Cross Country is the new adventure-focussed top-shelf variant in Volvo’s small electric SUV line-up.

This five-seat compact crossover has a dual-motor electric set-up, all-wheel drive, raised suspension, more ground clearance than a regular EX30 and an exterior that more than hints at its off-road aspirations.

But just how much potential does this Cross Country have as an all-wheel drive adventure machine?

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