The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 32,800
€ 46,700
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T5 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 PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.33 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
DE
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
247 hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
107 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.03 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
15.03 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
2055 mi
Range
473 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
473 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
50 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft
