The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 23,200
€ 19,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 0.7 cm shorter, 6.4 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 1.8
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 1.8
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1285 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1745 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
6.14 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
165 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.44 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 1.8
11.13 kg/bhp
14.44 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
39 mpg
63 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
481 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
550 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1490 L
