The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR 4x4 (18 - 19)
€ 46,700

€ 31,800

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 4.5 cm taller than the Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
1652
1863
2034
1607
1841
2025
1863 mm
Width
1841 mm
2034 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2025 mm
1652 mm
Height
1607 mm
2702
4425
2630
4382
4425 mm
Length
4382 mm
2702 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
1684 kg
Kerb Weight
1561 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2140 kg

Weight Difference:
123 kg
7.3 %

General
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
X
Generation
NU
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
247 bhp
148 bhp
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
340 NM
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.82 kg/bhp
10.55 kg/bhp
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
55 mpg
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
473 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
473 mi
670 mi
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
189 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
579 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
521 L










1336 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1630 L