The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 45,000

€ 28,700

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 4.3 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
1652
1863
2034
1603
1841
2025
1863 mm
Width
1841 mm
2034 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2025 mm
1652 mm
Height
1603 mm
2702
4425
2638
4382
4425 mm
Length
4382 mm
2702 mm
Wheelbase
2638 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
1742 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1929 kg

Weight Difference:
349 kg
20.03 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
X
Generation
NU
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 bhp
148 bhp
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
320 NM
250 NM
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
11.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.41 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
11.03 kg/bhp
9.41 kg/bhp
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
52 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
45 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
575 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
621 mi
575 mi
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
111 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
165 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
498 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
521 L










1336 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1630 L