The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320si (06 - 07) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 33,000
€ 30,900
€ 33,000
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 320si is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
BMW 320si
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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
101.4
180.2
178 in
Length
180.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320si
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.36 %
General
BMW 320si
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320si
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N45
Engine Series
N45-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 320si
171 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320si
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
BMW 320si
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 320si
17.98 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320si
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 320si
26 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
440 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 320si
440 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 320si
168.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320si
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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
