The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
€ 38,700
€ 37,300
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 TDI.
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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 TDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4504 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.13 %
General
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
395 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
657 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
107 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
