The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (18 - ..)
€ 45,000

€ 25,500

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
65
73.3
80.1
64.4
73
82.1
73.3 in
Width
73 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65 in
Height
64.4 in
106.4
174.2
105.1
176.6
174.2 in
Length
176.6 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
3840 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
14.48 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
X
Generation
QL
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 hp
130 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 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 Sportage 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.27 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
24.3 lb/hp
25.27 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
559 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
621 mi
559 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
111 kWh
130.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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