The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
€ 45,400

€ 26,900

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
65
73.3
80.1
63.1
72.5
79.7
73.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
65 in
Height
63.1 in
106.4
174.2
103.9
172.5
174.2 in
Length
172.5 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
787 lb
20.58 %

General
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
X
Generation
NU
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.53 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
19.42 lb/hp
20.53 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
47 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
671 mi
Range
575 mi
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
671 mi
575 mi
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
102.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft










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