The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 19,200

€ 38,600

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 TDI is 3.8 cm longer, 4.8 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the BMW 325i.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW 325i
1445
1769
1969
1421
1817
1989
1769 mm
Width
1817 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1445 mm
Height
1421 mm
2575
4569
2760
4531
4569 mm
Length
4531 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW 325i
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.07 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW 325i
1Z
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
250 NM
270 NM
BMW 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW 325i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.14 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
7.14 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325i
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
759 mi
Range
529 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
759 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW 325i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
460 L











1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data