The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. Volvo XC40 T4 Geartronic (18 - 20)
€ 32,800

€ 36,600

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-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 T4.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T4
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 PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T4
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.43 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T4
DE
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T4
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
187 hp
Volvo XC40 T4
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 T4
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T4
107 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T4
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T4
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC40 T4
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
2055 mi
Range
501 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
501 mi
Volvo XC40 T4
Environmental Impact
24.6 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).
127 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo XC40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft








37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft