The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI 4x4 (09 - 13)
€ 42,900

€ 26,100

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI.
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178.2
101.4
179.9
178.2 in
Length
179.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.1 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
E91
Generation
1Z
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
138 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.36 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
24.36 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
472 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
542 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
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).
129.6 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft











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