The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,900

€ 41,900

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI is 2.6 inches shorter and 3 inches narrower.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.4
70.2
80.4
67.2 in
Width
70.2 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 T5 Polestar Performance
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
922 lb
25.45 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
589 mi
Range
554 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 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).
121.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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