The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 15,700

€ 37,800

€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V is 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325d DPF
56.9
69.6
77.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.4
179.9
108.7
178
179.9 in
Length
178 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325d DPF
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
22.06 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325d DPF
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
79 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
97 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325d DPF
108 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF
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35.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
35.03 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
37 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
534 mi
Range
592 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
534 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
131.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
121.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325d DPF
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data