The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 325i (08 - 11)
€ 16,500
€ 36,400
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 MPI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
BMW 325i
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
178.4
179.9 in
Length
178.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
BMW 325i
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.96 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
BMW 325i
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
BMW 325i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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28.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
28.59 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
32 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
462 mi
Range
544 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
462 mi
544 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
140.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
BMW 325i
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
