The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 16,000

€ 33,500

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Ceed 1.4 is 2.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
KIA Ceed 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
57
70.9
80.9
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.9 in
Width
73.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.7
104.2
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.15 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
114 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
30 mpg
city
56 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
501 mi
Range
1014 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
117.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft