The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 45,000

€ 29,500

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
65
73.3
80.1
63
72.5
81.8
73.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
65 in
Height
63 in
106.4
174.2
103.9
171.8
174.2 in
Length
171.8 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
3840 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
653 lb
17 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
X
Generation
5FP
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 hp
113 hp
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 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

SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
24.3 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
621 mi
634 mi
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
111 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft












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