The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (12 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)
€ 33,800

€ 29,000

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 BMW 318d is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
BMW 318d
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56.3
71.3
80
57
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182
101.4
180.2
182 in
Length
180.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %

General
BMW 318d
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
F30
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
BMW 318d
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.22 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
824 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 318d
824 mi
600 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft