The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)
€ 33,900
€ 29,000
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
BMW 325i
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 325i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.34 %
General
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia RS 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia RS 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
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.28 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 325i
28 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
466 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 325i
466 mi
600 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 325i
159.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
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
