The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
€ 33,700

€ 17,400

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘ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 T5 is 0.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec.
Volvo S40 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
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 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
3258 lb
Curb Weight
2643 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3657 lb

Weight Difference:
615 lb
18.87 %

General
Volvo S40 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
M
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
146 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
14.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.7 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.35 lb/hp
29.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
25 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
34 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
743 mi
Volvo S40 T5
410 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
178.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 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