The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec 4x4 (14 - 15)
€ 38,700

€ 27,100

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec.
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.5
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
108.7
178
105.5
183.4
178 in
Length
183.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3159 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4284 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.35 %

General
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
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
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
Performance
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
147 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
395 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
727 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft