The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,500

€ 20,000

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 DRIVe is 1.5 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
56.6
70.2
80.3
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.2 in
Width
67.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.6 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
168
102.4
169.4
168 in
Length
169.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.75 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
M
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
55 mpg
city
51 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
833 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft







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