Is there any crossover on the road today as friendly and cheerful looking as the Volvo EX30? The brand's new all-electric small SUV looks sensible and approachable, but beneath its skin lives a high-performance punch that'll handily see the machine to 60 mph faster than a long list of sports cars, performance cars, and even supercars – and super SUVs in the process.That's all with looks that fly under the radar and not a sound to be heard. Though it's designed to electrically whisk you and yours safely to your destination in any weather, this smallest of Volvo's EVs might also be the biggest sleeper on the road today. For the 2026 model year, the EX30 starts at $38,950 for the RWD Plus grade, and $44,950 for the Plus and Ultra grade with the Twin Motor Performance powertrain as standard kit.This combines the efforts of front and rear electric motors for 422 all-wheel horsepower backed by 400 lb-ft of torque, all in a package about the size of a Chevy Bolt. Hilariously, this enables 0–60 in just 3.4 seconds, firmly positioning this gleeful-looking small crossover among some of the fastest cars and SUVs on the road. Below, we'll take a look at ten cars that the EX30 can tie or outrun when it comes to 0–60 figures.These cars won't be embarrassed for much longer, as the EX30 is on its last legs in the USA, and will likely be sold out by next week. We're comparing various high-performance cars and SUVs to the 2026 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance, specifically with 0–60 times. All technical data is sourced from our archives and manufacturer resources, but note that 0–60 times are ballpark and results will vary slightly. The list below is ordered from the slowest to the quickest car for the 0-60 sprint. 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 0–60: 3.6 seconds 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Yellow Front Angled ViewThe rear-drive Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing can hit 60 in just 3.6 seconds with the automatic transmission, and a few ticks slower with the manual six-speed. The engineering, power and tire technology required to put all 668 horses the ground is remarkable, and fast launches are surprisingly drama-free thanks to performance-optimized programming and a rear differential with a computer brain. There's nothing quite like the supercharged soundtrack of the Blackwing when you stuff its throttle to the firewall, though the EX30 arrives at 60 MPH a few tenths of a second earlier. 2008-2018 Audi R8 V10 0–60: 3.4-3.8 seconds 2011 Audi R8 V10 GT White Front Angled ViewFor most of its years and in most of its configurations, the regular models - not the Competition or Plus trims - of the V10-powered Audi R8 V10 of both generations with quattro AWD could run from 0-60 in about 3.5 seconds, the engine singing at full song just behind the passenger compartment. The Audi R8 will go down in history as one of the most iconic attainable performance cars of its era, though today's smallest electric Volvo should just edge it out in a race to 60 mph. 2023 BMW M4 CSL 0–60: 3.7 seconds 2023 BMW M3 CSL Gray Front View Track DrivingWith power-per-liter punching for the top of the charts, the 2023 BMW M4 CSL is a hardcore, fairly lightweight, rocket that's ready to attack the world's best racetracks and give drivers access to the brand's latest in turbocharging and weight-saving tech. A rolling showcase of BMW's latest Nürburgring-tuned performance feats, the M4 CSL's 3-liter straight six rockets it to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, right on the Volvo EX30's tail. 2025 Aston Martin Vantage Coupe 0–60: 3.4 seconds 2025 Aston Martin Vantage Coupe Gold Front Angled ViewAston Martin's latest Vantage Coupe is updated for 2025 to be the fastest and most driver-focused version of the car – and there's plenty of power to get the job done. The AMG-sourced powerplant is Aston Martin tuned, and the eight-speed automatic transmission and electronic rear axle help precisely dose power to the rear wheels for the fastest possible launch-control starts. In ideal conditions, expect 0–60 in 3.4 seconds, a dead even tie with the EX30. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia 0–60: 3.4 seconds 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia Red Front Angled ViewIn 2010, for about a quarter-million dollars, you could experience one of Italy's most lusted-after V8 engines. The 4.5-liter all-motor V8 in the Ferrari 458 Italia made 570 horsepower and revved to the moon, and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission changed gears at eye-blinking speeds with perfect rev-matching. In its launch configuration, this slim Italian track star could sprint from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds, a dead tie with the Volvo EX30. 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 0–60: 3.7 seconds 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Blue Front Angled View DrivingA few Porsche 911 generations back, hitting 0-60 in sub-four-second territory was reserved almost exclusively for the highest-performing 911 models available. Today in 2025, the entry 911 can do 0-60 in 3.7 seconds. The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera gets an eight-speed PDK automatic transmission, and a revised twin-turbo flat six bolted between the rear wheels. In its opening model grade, 388 high-efficiency horsepower is sufficient to outperform flagship 911 models from years gone by. 2008 Dodge Viper 0–60: 3.8 seconds 2003 - 2006 Dodge Viper studio (1)In the late nineties, the Dodge Viper was clocked to 60 MPH in just 4 seconds on Motor Trend Television, making it one of the fastest cars on the road in the day. Subsequent Viper generations trimmed away at 0-60 times, dropping to about 3.8 seconds with the 2008 model year update, and down to the mid three-second range for the most extreme Viper versions towards its production end in 2017. This is a very tricky car to get a good launch out of, so you're not likely to achieve these figures on real-life roads. Not the Volvo EX30 though-- with AWD and no transmission, just floor the accelerator and you're up to 60 as quickly as the fastest factory Vipers. 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 0–60: 3.5 seconds 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk drivingAt full throttle, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk's AWD-equipped launch and over 700 horses send it blasting off the line with maximum volume and minimal drama. The distinctive V8 roar overlapped by the siren-like whine of the blower as forward G-forces squash the air from your lungs is one of the silliest experiences you can have in a modern vehicle, and makes it one of the fastest SUVs on the road. You'll hit 60 MPH right on the tail of EX30. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo 0–60: 3.7 seconds 2004-2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Yellow Front Angled ViewIn 2023, the Lamborghini Gallardo turned 20 years old. Earlier versions marked the debut of Lamborghini's modern V10 engine, and numerous tuned-up versions were available in the years to follow. For much of its life and for most of its versions, the now-discontinued Gallardo could hit 60 mph in just under four seconds, not quite quick enough to dust an EX30 at a traffic light. 2014 Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake 0–60: 4.6 seconds Jaguar XFRS Sportbrake frontWe wanted to finish this list off with a spicy wagon, and both the Audi RS3 and Mercedes E63 AMG are a little quicker than the EX30, so we chose the Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake instead. Basically a rip-snorting Jaguar XFR-S wearing a backpack, the wagon version packed 550 horses and a one-of-a-kind exhaust note. It was a great British car we missed out on, but this rare and beautiful wagon is certainly prettier and more accommodating than the EX30, though it'll take over a second longer for its supercharged V8 to crank the speedometer to 60.Sources: Porsche, Jaguar, Audi, BMW, Stellantis, Lamborghini, JLR, Ferrari.