The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW 325i (08 - 11)
€ 24,100

€ 36,400

€ 24,100
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 1.8 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325i
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.96 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325i
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
19.53 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
503 mi
Range
544 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
544 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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