The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 24,300
€ 21,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe is 0.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
56.9
69.7
79.6
57.5
67.2
76.4
69.7 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
103.9
176.2
101.9
176.5
176.2 in
Length
176.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.94 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
28.19 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
718 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft
