The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (19 - ..)
€ 45,000

€ 27,000

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 4.6 inches taller than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
65
73.3
80.1
60.4
71.1
80.1
73.3 in
Width
71.1 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
65 in
Height
60.4 in
106.4
174.2
106.3
171.5
174.2 in
Length
171.5 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
3840 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
14.48 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
112 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
24.3 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
64 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
37 mpg
city
69 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
756 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
621 mi
756 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
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).
70.2 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
111 kWh
70.2 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft










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