The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 20,900

€ 25,900

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
57.4
67.2
76.4
57
70.2
80.3
67.2 in
Width
70.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57 in
102.4
169.4
103.9
167.4
169.4 in
Length
167.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
14.28 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
NH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
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22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
589 mi
Range
428 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
170.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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