The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,800

€ 21,300

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 320i is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
BMW 320i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
178
101.4
179.9
178 in
Length
179.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %

General
BMW 320i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 320i
148 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 320i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
BMW 320i
20.78 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 320i
32 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
529 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 320i
529 mi
727 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 320i
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft