The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 38,700
€ 30,900
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 5.8 cm shorter, 4.8 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1421
1817
1989
1447
1769
1969
1817 mm
Width
1769 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2760
4520
2575
4578
4520 mm
Length
4578 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
8.87 %
General
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E90
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-six petrol 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
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 bhp
168 bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325xi
250 NM
350 NM
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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7.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
7.6 kg/bhp
8.87 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 325xi
29 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
395 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
570 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1350 L
