The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (09 - 11)
€ 41,200
€ 19,200
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
178.4
101.4
179.9
178.4 in
Length
179.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.51 %
General
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
477 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
759 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
