The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
€ 45,000
€ 29,000
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 6.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
65
73.3
80.1
58.8
71
79.6
73.3 in
Width
71 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
65 in
Height
58.8 in
106.4
174.2
106.3
173.9
174.2 in
Length
173.9 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
3840 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
765 lb
19.92 %
General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
X
Generation
X156
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
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D4204T16
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180
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24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
24.3 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
545 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
621 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
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).
108 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
111 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
