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

€ 24,700

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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
170.4
169.4 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3728 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.46 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 118i
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22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.07 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
697 mi
Range
610 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
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).
100.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
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