The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 18,400

€ 30,600

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI is 0.3 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Volvo S40 D5.
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
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 1.4 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
3757 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
602 lb
18 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
NH
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CUS*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
89 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D5
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30.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.79 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
30.82 lb/hp
18.79 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
854 mi
Range
533 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
854 mi
533 mi
Volvo S40 D5
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft










42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data