The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,100

€ 21,800

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 D4 is 0.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI.
Volvo S40 D4
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 D4
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
3497 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3739 lb

Weight Difference:
772 lb
22.08 %

General
Volvo S40 D4
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 D4
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
175 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 D4
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.15 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
19.98 lb/hp
22.15 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D4
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
46 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo S40 D4
731 mi
697 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
104.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D4
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft