The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18)
€ 38,400
€ 25,400
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 4.6 inches taller than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
65
73.3
80.1
60.4
71.1
80.1
73.3 in
Width
71.1 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
65 in
Height
60.4 in
106.4
174.2
106.3
171.5
174.2 in
Length
171.5 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
3706 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
10.77 %
General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
X
Generation
DE
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
23.46 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
47 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
42 mpg
city
62 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
671 mi
Range
736 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
671 mi
736 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
71.9 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
102.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.6 cu ft
