The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 18,500

€ 39,200

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 1.6 LPG is 1.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
BMW 325d
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
55.9 in
101.4
179.9
108.7
178.4
179.9 in
Length
178.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
BMW 325d
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.38 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
BMW 325d
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
BMW 325d
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
97 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
106 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
BMW 325d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
30.23 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
26 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
236 mi
Range
611 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
236 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
127.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
135.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
BMW 325d
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