The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 19,300

€ 28,600

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 5.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
67.2 in
Width
73.1 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 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
604 lb
17.63 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
NH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
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31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
759 mi
Range
700 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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