The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.2 (12 - 15)
€ 24,800
€ 14,200
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,200
ⓘ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 1.2.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.2
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 1.2
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3516 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
16.74 %
General
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5400 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
113 hp
74 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.2
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Performance
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.2
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26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.81 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
26.59 lb/hp
33.81 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.2
55 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
899 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.2
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Skoda Rapid 1.2
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 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
