The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.2 (12 - 15) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 14,200

€ 28,900

€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 0.7 cm longer, 6.4 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Volvo S40 D5.
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 D5
1461
1706
1940
1454
1770
2022
1706 mm
Width
1770 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1461 mm
Height
1454 mm
2589
4483
2640
4476
4483 mm
Length
4476 mm
2589 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 D5
1135 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1595 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
369 kg
24.53 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 D5
NH
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CGP*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1198 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
74 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2
74 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo S40 D5
112 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2
112 NM
400 NM
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 D5
109 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D5
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15.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.45 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid 1.2
15.34 kg/bhp
8.45 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.2
49 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
589 mi
Range
601 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.2
589 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.2
109.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Volvo S40 D5
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
404 L










1490 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data