Skoda Rapid 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Skoda Rapid engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite less power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Rapid could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Skoda Rapid is 11 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1490 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Skoda Rapid has 215 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Skoda Rapid can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butSkoda Rapid is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Rapid has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 7400 | |
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