The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 26,800

€ 19,400

€ 26,800
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 D3 is 0.7 cm shorter, 6.4 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 D3
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 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
1488 kg
Kerb Weight
1285 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1745 kg

Weight Difference:
203 kg
13.64 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
350 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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10.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.44 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 D3
10.05 kg/bhp
14.44 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
55 mpg
63 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
731 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo S40 D3
731 mi
759 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
532 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1490 L