The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 20,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 D5 is 0.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI.
Volvo S40 D5
Skoda Rapid 1.4 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 D5
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3803 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.89 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
Skoda Rapid 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D5
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.34 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.63 lb/hp
31.34 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
38 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
833 mi
Volvo S40 D5
601 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
127.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 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
