The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
€ 29,500
€ 28,100
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS.
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178
101.5
180.2
178 in
Length
180.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
General
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS
Performance
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
611 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 318i
611 mi
455 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 318i
121.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
