The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 21,400

€ 36,500

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 Green tec is 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
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 Green tec
BMW 325xi
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.95 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
BMW 325xi
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
120 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
BMW 325xi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi
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24.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
24.34 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
41 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325xi
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
589 mi
Range
426 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
589 mi
426 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
174.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
109.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
BMW 325xi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data