The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 21,400
€ 23,200
€ 21,400
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 1.4 TSI Green tec is 0.7 cm longer, 6.4 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Volvo S40 1.8.
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Volvo S40 1.8
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 1.4 TSI Green tec
Volvo S40 1.8
1230 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
139 kg
10.15 %
General
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Volvo S40 1.8
NH
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Volvo S40 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
120 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo S40 1.8
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
200 NM
165 NM
Volvo S40 1.8
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Volvo S40 1.8
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
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10.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
10.25 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
51 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
468 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
468 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.4 TSI Green tec
104.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Volvo S40 1.8
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
481 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
404 L
1490 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
