The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 22,300
€ 33,400
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 TSI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW 318i
56.9
69.6
77.5
56.3
71.3
80
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
101.4
179.9
110.6
182.4
179.9 in
Length
182.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW 318i
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.81 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW 318i
1Z
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
120 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW 318i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
24.98 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
731 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
542 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW 318i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
