The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 15,300
€ 23,200
€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 TSI is 0.3 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Volvo S40 1.8.
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 1.8
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 TSI
Volvo S40 1.8
2502 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
17.1 %
General
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 1.8
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 TSI
Volvo S40 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4184S8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
85 hp
123 hp
Volvo S40 1.8
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.8
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
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29.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
29.44 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
468 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
670 mi
468 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
138.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 1.8
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
