The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG (19 - ..)
€ 34,500

€ 24,200

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
57.4
70.2
80.4
57.9
70.6
78.3
70.2 in
Width
70.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
104.2
172
104.3
171.7
172 in
Length
171.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3900 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.04 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
NW
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 V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
113 hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
48 mpg
62 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
963 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
758 mi
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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