The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 41,900

€ 20,000

€ 41,900
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance is 2.6 inches longer and 3 inches wider.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
844 lb
23.3 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
833 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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