The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (13 - 14)
€ 45,000

€ 31,200

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance is 3.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
65
73.3
80.1
67
72.4
82.1
73.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65 in
Height
67 in
106.4
174.2
105.9
178.1
174.2 in
Length
178.1 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
3840 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
X
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 hp
138 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
24.3 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
601 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
621 mi
601 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
111 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).
127.6 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
111 kWh
127.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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