The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)
€ 21,700

€ 30,800

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 TSI is an inch shorter, 2.3 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
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 TSI
BMW 118d
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3728 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
582 lb
17.66 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
NH
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 118d
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22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.07 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 118d
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
697 mi
Range
751 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
751 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 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
1047 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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