The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
€ 26,900

€ 21,300

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118i is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec.
BMW 118i
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
67.2
76.4
68.8 in
Width
67.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
102.4
169.4
166.9 in
Length
169.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.92 %

General
BMW 118i
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
E87
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Performance
BMW 118i
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.5 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft