The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 36,400
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 30,900
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

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 EfficientDynamics Edition is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.4
180.2
182 in
Length
180.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
F30
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

 REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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