The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 19,700
€ 38,700
€ 19,700
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 1.6 TDI is 5.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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
183.4
108.7
178
183.4 in
Length
178 in
105 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW 325xi
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.9 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW 325xi
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
89 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW 325xi
116 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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34.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
34.06 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
45 mpg
city
16 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
758 mi
Range
395 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
758 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW 325xi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
