The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 22,300
€ 39,400
€ 22,300
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 TSI is 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
BMW 325xi
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.81 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
120 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW 325xi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
24.98 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
542 mi
Range
495 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
542 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
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
