The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo S40 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 18,700

€ 26,400

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.3 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Volvo S40 2.4.
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4
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 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4
2502 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
3803 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
703 lb
21.93 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4
NH
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
B5244S5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Volvo S40 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.4
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.4
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24.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.23 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
24.06 lb/hp
23.23 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
423 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
777 mi
423 mi
Volvo S40 2.4
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
172.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft










42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data