The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 21,900

€ 18,700

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo S40 1.6 is 0.7 cm shorter, 6.4 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
1454
1770
2022
1461
1706
1940
1770 mm
Width
1706 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1454 mm
Height
1461 mm
2640
4476
2589
4483
4476 mm
Length
4483 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2589 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1135 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1725 kg

Weight Difference:
260 kg
18.64 %

General
Volvo S40 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
NH
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
99 bhp
104 bhp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
150 NM
250 NM
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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14.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 1.6
14.09 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
40 mpg
64 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
482 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1490 L