The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 20,000
€ 49,800
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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 1.9 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BMW M140i
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
67.2 in
Width
69.5 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.6 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 M140i
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
21.99 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BMW M140i
NH
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BMW M140i
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BMW M140i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
833 mi
Range
409 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
409 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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
















