The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 26,800

€ 18,700

€ 26,800
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 D3 is 0.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 D3
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 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3803 lb

Weight Difference:
778 lb
23.72 %

General
Volvo S40 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.06 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.16 lb/hp
24.06 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
46 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
59 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo S40 D3
731 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
104.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 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