The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
€ 25,600
€ 37,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 Green tec
BMW 325xi
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
18.26 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW 325xi
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 manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW 325xi
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
108 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW 325xi
122 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
26.94 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
64 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
57 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
839 mi
Range
495 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
839 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
76.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW 325xi
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
