The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.2 (12 - 15) vs. Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10)
€ 14,200

€ 21,900

€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Skoda Rapid 1.2 is 0.3 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Volvo S40 1.6.
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 1.6
57.5
67.2
76.4
57.2
69.7
79.6
67.2 in
Width
69.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.2 in
101.9
176.5
103.9
176.2
176.5 in
Length
176.2 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 1.6
2502 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3516 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
18.63 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 1.6
NH
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGP*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2
74 hp
99 hp
Volvo S40 1.6
83 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2
83 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 1.6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6
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33.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.06 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.2
33.81 lb/hp
31.06 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.2
41 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
482 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.2
589 mi
482 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.2
109.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 1.6
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft










42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data