The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR 4x4 DSG (19 - ..)
€ 38,400

€ 35,700

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
65
73.3
80.1
63.3
72.5
79.7
73.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
65 in
Height
63.3 in
106.4
174.2
103.5
172.5
174.2 in
Length
172.5 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
3706 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4791 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.34 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
X
Generation
NU
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
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 TDI SCR
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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 hp
148 hp
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
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23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
23.46 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
47 mpg
43 mpg
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
671 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
671 mi
621 mi
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
102.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1283 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft










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