The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 33,000

€ 17,600

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 2.6 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
55.9
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
55.9 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 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.15 %

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

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
city
42 mpg
65 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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