The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
€ 46,700
€ 25,400
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 4.6 inches taller than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid.
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
65
73.3
80.1
60.4
71.1
80.1
73.3 in
Width
71.1 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
65 in
Height
60.4 in
106.4
174.2
106.3
171.5
174.2 in
Length
171.5 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
3713 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
11.53 %
General
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
X
Generation
DE
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
247 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
143 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
15.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
15.03 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
64 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
26 mpg
city
69 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
473 mi
Range
756 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
473 mi
756 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
70.2 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
134.5 kWh
70.2 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.6 cu ft
