The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 18,500

€ 36,500

€ 18,500
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 1.6 LPG is 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
BMW 325xi
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
179.9 in
Length
178 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
BMW 325xi
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.64 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
BMW 325xi
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
BMW 325xi
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
97 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
BMW 325xi
116 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325xi
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
30.23 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
26 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325xi
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
236 mi
Range
426 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
236 mi
426 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
174.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
135.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
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