The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (17 - 18) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 25,600

€ 37,800

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
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
105.7
183.9
108.7
178
183.9 in
Length
178 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
18 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CJS*
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325d DPF
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
16.35 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
510 mi
Range
592 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
510 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
131.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
115.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data