The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI (19 - ..)
€ 35,400

€ 22,400

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.9
70.6
78.3
73.1 in
Width
70.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 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 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
642 lb
18.03 %

General
Volvo V40 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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 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 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 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
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18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
917 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
739 mi
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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