The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 20,900

€ 28,200

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI is 1.5 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
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
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
17.07 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
D5244T8
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
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D5
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22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
541 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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