The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
€ 40,800

€ 38,000

€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 6.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI.
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
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
178.2
105.5
184.6
178.2 in
Length
184.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3468 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4601 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.28 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
E91
Generation
5E
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DJG*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
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17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.59 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
29 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
477 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 325i Touring
477 mi
645 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
155.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft











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