The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 26,800
€ 35,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 318i is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS 230
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178
105.5
184.4
178 in
Length
184.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4259 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
General
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS 230
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Performance
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS 230
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
485 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
