The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 17,600

€ 34,900

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
67.2 in
Width
70.2 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 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
21.99 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
NH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
113 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
42 mpg
city
47 mpg
64 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
917 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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