The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 23,900

€ 29,500

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d DPF
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
179.9 in
Length
178 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d DPF
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 TSI
BMW 318d DPF
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
Engine Code
M47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 318d DPF
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.53 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
503 mi
Range
677 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
503 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d DPF
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