The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (17 - 19)
€ 45,000

€ 56,900

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance is 0.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 9.3 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 45 AMG.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
65
73.3
80.1
55.7
71
79.6
73.3 in
Width
71 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
65 in
Height
55.7 in
106.4
174.2
106.3
175
174.2 in
Length
175 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
3840 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.01 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
D4204T16
Engine Code
M 133.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 hp
376 hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
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24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
24.3 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
470 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
621 mi
470 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
111 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









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