The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 41,200

€ 16,500

€ 41,200
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 T5 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 T5 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 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3583 lb

Weight Difference:
919 lb
26.35 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
94 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
27.32 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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