The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 26,400

€ 18,700

€ 26,400
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 2.4 is 0.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 2.4
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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 2.4
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
3206 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3803 lb

Weight Difference:
703 lb
21.93 %

General
Volvo S40 2.4
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.4
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S5
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4
138 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 2.4
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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23.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.06 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4
23.23 lb/hp
24.06 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.4
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4
26 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
423 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo S40 2.4
423 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 2.4
172.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.4
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft