The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 15,200

€ 36,100

€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V is 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325i
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 325i
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.46 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
79 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325i
107 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325i
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35.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
35.86 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
34 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
488 mi
Range
435 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
488 mi
435 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
170.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
132.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data