The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
€ 23,200
€ 21,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.8 is 0.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec.
Volvo S40 1.8
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
57.2
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
57.2 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 1.8
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
10.14 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
M
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
621 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 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
