The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 25,400
€ 45,000
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
60.4
71.1
80.1
65
73.3
80.1
71.1 in
Width
73.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
60.4 in
Height
65 in
106.3
171.5
106.4
174.2
171.5 in
Length
174.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3840 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
556 lb
14.48 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
DE
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
158 hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
101 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.63 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
64 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
69 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
756 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
756 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
70.2 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).
111 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
70.2 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft
