The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 18,300

€ 30,100

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BMW 118i
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
67.2 in
Width
69.5 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
169.4
105.9
170.2
169.4 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BMW 118i
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.87 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BMW 118i
NH
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BMW 118i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
854 mi
Range
557 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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