The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 19,300

€ 30,800

€ 19,300
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 1.6 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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
170.2
169.4 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.93 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
NH
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
557 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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