The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 18,300

€ 41,200

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 5.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
67.2 in
Width
73.1 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 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
756 lb
21.68 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
NH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
114 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
52 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
854 mi
Range
653 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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