The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 36,500
€ 20,800
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 325xi is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI.
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 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
101.4
179.9
178 in
Length
179.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13 %
General
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
560 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
560 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
