The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)
€ 23,900
€ 37,800
€ 23,900
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 1.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d
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 325d
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.5 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d
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 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.53 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
503 mi
Range
665 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
503 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
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).
117.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d
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
