The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 35,500
€ 33,800
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 325i Touring is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230.
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.2
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.8 in
Height
57.2 in
108.7
178
105.5
184.6
178 in
Length
184.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4306 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.37 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
E91
Generation
5E
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
151 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
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15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.2 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
15.84 lb/hp
14.2 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
27 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW 325i Touring
455 mi
471 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
125 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
162.9 kWh
125 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.3 cu ft
