The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 33,900
€ 19,500
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 325i is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
BMW 325i
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 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.41 %
General
BMW 325i
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.28 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 325i
28 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
466 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 325i
466 mi
814 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 325i
159.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
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
