The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18)
€ 36,500
€ 31,300
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
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 in
108.7
178
105.5
184.6
178 in
Length
184.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4160 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.08 %
General
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Performance
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
