The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 42,900

€ 26,300

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI.
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.7
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.8 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
178.2
105.7
183.7
178.2 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4083 lb

Weight Difference:
871 lb
22.77 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
E91
Generation
5E
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 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
*CJS*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.6 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
16.6 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
472 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
510 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft











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