The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
€ 44,000

€ 28,100

€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 330xd DPF is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS.
BMW 330xd DPF
Skoda Octavia RS
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178
101.5
180.2
178 in
Length
180.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xd DPF
Skoda Octavia RS
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.8 %

General
BMW 330xd DPF
Skoda Octavia RS
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330xd DPF
Skoda Octavia RS
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
228 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS
Performance
BMW 330xd DPF
Skoda Octavia RS
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS
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16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
BMW 330xd DPF
16.68 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xd DPF
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
29 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
474 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 330xd DPF
474 mi
455 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
Environmental Impact
164.6 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
164.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xd DPF
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft