The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 19,300

€ 33,000

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
67.2 in
Width
70.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
169.4
104.2
172
169.4 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
769 lb
22.1 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
NH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DKR*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
25.08 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
712 mi
Range
1014 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
712 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft