The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,200

€ 38,700

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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
105.7
183.9
108.7
178
183.9 in
Length
178 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 325xi
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
772 lb
21.42 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 325xi
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*DPC*
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 325xi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi
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19.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
19.14 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
634 mi
Range
395 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
187.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 325xi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data