The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 18,000

€ 29,900

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 Green tec is an inch shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
BMW 120i
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
170.4
169.4 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
BMW 120i
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.58 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
BMW 120i
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 Green tec
BMW 120i
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 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
BMW 120i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
30.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.44 lb/hp
17.51 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
69 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120i
59 mpg
city
33 mpg
76 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1005 mi
Range
577 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1005 mi
577 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
70 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).
106.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
70 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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