The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10)
€ 18,700

€ 31,900

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 T5.
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
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 T5
2502 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3803 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
725 lb
22.46 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
104 hp
227 hp
Volvo S40 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S40 T5
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24.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
24.06 lb/hp
14.22 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
64 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
443 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
777 mi
443 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft










42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data