The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 32,800

€ 45,000

€ 32,800
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 PlugIn-Hybrid is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 11.7 cm lower than the Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
1535
1805
2035
1652
1863
2034
1805 mm
Width
1863 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2034 mm
1535 mm
Height
1652 mm
2700
4355
2702
4425
4355 mm
Length
4425 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2702 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
1594 kg
Kerb Weight
1742 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg

Weight Difference:
148 kg
8.5 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
DE
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1580 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
139 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 bhp
158 bhp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
265 NM
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
265 NM
320 NM
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
11.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 kg/bhp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
11.47 kg/bhp
11.03 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
217 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
217 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 L
2055 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
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).
111 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 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
31 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
498 kg
324 L
Boot Capacity
460 L








1322 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1336 L