The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 40,000
€ 33,100
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 325d is 6.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
BMW 325d
Skoda Octavia RS 230
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
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
108.7
178.4
105.5
184.6
178.4 in
Length
184.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.57 %
General
BMW 325d
Skoda Octavia RS 230
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 325d
201 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d
317 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Performance
BMW 325d
Skoda Octavia RS 230
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
BMW 325d
17.66 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 325d
621 mi
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 325d
125.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
