The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (19 - ..)
€ 45,400

€ 34,000

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 11.7 cm taller than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid.
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
1652
1863
2034
1535
1805
2035
1863 mm
Width
1805 mm
2034 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2035 mm
1652 mm
Height
1535 mm
2702
4425
2700
4355
4425 mm
Length
4355 mm
2702 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1594 kg
2250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
141 kg
8.13 %

General
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
X
Generation
DE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1580 CC
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
139 bhp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
265 NM
at 1000 rpm
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
265 NM
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Performance
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
8.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
8.81 kg/bhp
11.47 kg/bhp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
217 mpg
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
217 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
50 mpg
city
No data
61 mpg
motorway
No data
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
671 mi
Range
2055 mi
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
671 mi
2055 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-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).
24.6 kWh
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
102.8 kWh
24.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
166 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
31 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
324 L








1336 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1322 L