The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 20,900

€ 27,700

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 TSI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
67.2 in
Width
68.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
169.4
104.7
166.9
169.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
13.13 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
NH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
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22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
589 mi
Range
598 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
109.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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