The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 38,700
€ 27,400
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
72
78.9
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178
105.7
184.6
178 in
Length
184.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4061 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
18.17 %
General
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
E90
Generation
NX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
147 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 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
16 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
395 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
595 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
89 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft
