The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 23,900
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 325i is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.81 %
General
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
19.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
503 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
