The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 23,700

€ 33,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
57
70.9
80.9
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.9 in
Width
70.2 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 T-GDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
514 lb
14.77 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
36 mpg
city
56 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
565 mi
Range
1014 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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