The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)

€ 45,400
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 56,200
 Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance is 0.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 9.3 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 45 AMG.
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
65
Blueprint Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
73.3
80.1
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
71
79.6
73.3 in
Width
71 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
65 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
106.4
174.2
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
106.3
175
174.2 in
Length
175 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4641 lb
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.65 %
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)

General

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
D4204T12
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
355 hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

Performance

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
19.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.84 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
19.42 lb/hp
9.84 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
47 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
671 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
671 mi
464 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
102.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft