The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 22,200

€ 41,200

€ 22,200
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 1.8 TSI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 TSI
BMW 325i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.59 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 TSI
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.25 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
495 mi
Range
477 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
495 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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