The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 33,500

€ 16,500

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 2.6 inches longer, 5.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.4
67.2
76.4
73.1 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 1.0 TSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3583 lb

Weight Difference:
911 lb
26.19 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
94 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
27.32 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
56 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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).
85.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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