The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 17,400

€ 23,200

€ 17,400
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 Green tec 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 Green tec
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 Green tec
Volvo S40 1.8
2643 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3657 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.42 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
Volvo S40 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 hp
123 hp
Volvo S40 1.8
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
118 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.8
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
Volvo S40 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.8
▶ REPLAY
29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
29.7 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
51 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
468 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
743 mi
468 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 Green tec
87.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
Volvo S40 1.8
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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