The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 16,300

€ 33,000

€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
67.2 in
Width
70.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
169.4
104.2
172
169.4 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
2579 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
882 lb
25.48 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
NH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B5254T12
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
104 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
24.8 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
633 mi
Range
488 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
633 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft