The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 42,900

€ 34,000

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 6.2 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
184.4
178.2 in
Length
184.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
578 lb
15.11 %

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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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

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
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.94 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
17.94 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
472 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
661 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft











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