The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (07 - 08) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 34,600
€ 19,700
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.5
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
108.7
178
105
183.4
178 in
Length
183.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.65 %
General
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
89 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.06 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.43 lb/hp
34.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
758 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
