The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG (19 - 19)
€ 45,000

€ 36,400

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
65
73.3
80.1
63.1
72.5
79.7
73.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
65 in
Height
63.1 in
106.4
174.2
103.9
172.5
174.2 in
Length
172.5 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
3840 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4661 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.16 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
X
Generation
NU
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 hp
187 hp
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
24.3 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
34 mpg
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
621 mi
444 mi
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
111 kWh
132.6 kWh
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft










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