The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 20,000

€ 33,700

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI is 6.5 cm shorter, 7.7 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
1459
1706
1940
1420
1783
2041
1706 mm
Width
1783 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1459 mm
Height
1420 mm
2602
4304
2647
4369
4304 mm
Length
4369 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
323 kg
20.4 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
NH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 bhp
242 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
230 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
114 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
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14.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
14.16 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
69 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
61 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
833 mi
Range
653 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
417 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L