The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 46,700
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 32,700
 Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 6.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 CDI.
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
65
Blueprint Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
73.3
80.1
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
73.3 in
Width
71 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
65 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
106.4
174.2
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
174.2 in
Length
173.9 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3713 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
12.71 %
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
B4204T14
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
247 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

Performance

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
15.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
15.03 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
473 mi
797 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
134.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft