The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - ..) vs. Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 28,900

€ 38,400

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance.
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
63.1
72.5
79.7
65
73.3
80.1
72.5 in
Width
73.3 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
63.1 in
Height
65 in
103.9
172.5
106.4
174.2
172.5 in
Length
174.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3706 lb
4248 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
635 lb
17.13 %

General
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
NU
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
158 hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
20.75 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
42 mpg
47 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
555 mi
Range
671 mi
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
555 mi
671 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
102.8 kWh
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
106.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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