The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 15,200
€ 39,400
€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 325xi.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
21.42 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325xi
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
79 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
97 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
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35.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
35.86 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
34 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
488 mi
Range
495 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
488 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
132.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW 325xi
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
