The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 31,100
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 318i
€ 35,100
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
178.4 in
Length
184.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4447 lb
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.47 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
593 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
697 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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