The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (14 - 15)
€ 38,400

€ 20,600

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance is just 1.5 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
1652
1863
2034
1635
1855
2055
1863 mm
Width
1855 mm
2034 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1652 mm
Height
1635 mm
2702
4425
2640
4440
4425 mm
Length
4440 mm
2702 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
1681 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
2180 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
301 kg
17.91 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
X
Generation
SL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1591 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
133 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 bhp
133 bhp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
164 NM
at 4850 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
320 NM
164 NM
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
10.64 kg/bhp
10.38 kg/bhp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
42 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
671 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
671 mi
503 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
102.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
465 L










1336 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1353 L