The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 2.0 AWD Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 26,700

€ 45,000

€ 26,700
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Sportage 2.0 is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance.
KIA Sportage 2.0
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
64.4
73
80.9
65
73.3
80.1
73 in
Width
73.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
64.4 in
Height
65 in
103.9
174.8
106.4
174.2
174.8 in
Length
174.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 2.0
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3840 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
11.38 %

General
KIA Sportage 2.0
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
SL
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 2.0
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Sportage 2.0
161 hp
158 hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 2.0
144 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Performance
KIA Sportage 2.0
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
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21.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 2.0
21.14 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 2.0
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Sportage 2.0
29 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
439 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Sportage 2.0
439 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 2.0
155.3 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 2.0
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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