The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,400

€ 21,700

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance is 2.6 inches longer and 3 inches wider.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.2 in
Width
67.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
104.2
172
102.4
169.4
172 in
Length
169.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3728 lb

Weight Difference:
891 lb
24.72 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

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








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