The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 41,200
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 26,800
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

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 is 5.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC.
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
105.7
183.9
178.4 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3128 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4171 lb
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.21 %
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
108 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

Performance

BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
150 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
12.8 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 325i
29 mpg
7 MPGe
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
21 mpg
city
16 lb
No data
highway
11 lb
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
33 lb
477 mi
Range
259 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
259 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
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).
26.4 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
26.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft