The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (17 - 18) vs. Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 31,400

€ 45,000

€ 31,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
64.4
73
82.1
65
73.3
80.1
73 in
Width
73.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
64.4 in
Height
65 in
105.1
176.4
106.4
174.2
176.4 in
Length
174.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
3382 lb
Curb Weight
3840 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
11.95 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
QL
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
158 hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
125 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19.33 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
49 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
514 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
514 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
111 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
142.1 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1402 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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