The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS DSG (09 - 13)
€ 40,300

€ 31,000

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 Touring is 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS.
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.2
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.8 in
Height
57.2 in
108.7
178.2
101.5
180.3
178.2 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
E91
Generation
1Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
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
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
153 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.56 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
31 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
515 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 325i Touring
515 mi
444 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Environmental Impact
144 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
144 kWh
145.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft











39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft