The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,800

€ 19,400

€ 24,800
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 DRIVe is 0.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.0 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 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3735 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.45 %

General
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.0 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 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
113 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI
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26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.19 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
26.59 lb/hp
25.19 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
899 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
89 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 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