The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 33,700
€ 19,400
€ 33,700
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 T5 is 0.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.6 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 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
3258 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.04 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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14.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.83 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.35 lb/hp
31.83 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
25 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
17 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo S40 T5
410 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
178.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 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
