The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 18,000

€ 33,000

€ 18,000
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 1.6 TDI Green tec is 2.6 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 1.6 TDI Green tec
Volvo V40 T5
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.73 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Volvo V40 T5
NH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
89 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Volvo V40 T5
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
31.21 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
59 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
854 mi
Range
488 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
854 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 1.6 TDI Green tec
82.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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