The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 20,900

€ 36,900

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI is 2.6 inches shorter and 5.9 inches narrower.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.4
73.1
80.4
67.2 in
Width
73.1 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 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 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
904 lb
25.08 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
589 mi
Range
896 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
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).
88.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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