The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (16 - 16) vs. BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
€ 26,200
€ 37,200
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 G-TEC is 5.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
BMW 325xi
57.5
71.4
79.4
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105
183.4
108.7
178
183.4 in
Length
178 in
105 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
BMW 325xi
3128 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4171 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.13 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
BMW 325xi
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
BMW 325xi
Straight-four 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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
108 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
BMW 325xi
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
28.96 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
7 MPGe
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
15.6 lb
city
22 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
No data
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
267 mi
Range
495 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
267 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 TSI G-TEC
25.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
BMW 325xi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
