The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 21,000
€ 26,800
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 D3 is 0.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI.
Volvo S40 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
569 lb
17.35 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.16 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
46 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo S40 D3
731 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 D3
104.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 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
