The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 24,900

€ 41,200

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 TDI Green tec is 5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW 325i
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
178.4
183.4 in
Length
178.4 in
105 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW 325i
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4162 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
655 lb
18.17 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW 325i
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
104 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW 325i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
28.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
28.37 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
60 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
797 mi
Range
477 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
797 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
80.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW 325i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data