The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325d (15 - 16)
€ 23,900

€ 41,100

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d
56.9
69.6
77.5
56.3
71.3
80
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
101.4
179.9
110.6
182.4
179.9 in
Length
182.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.69 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d
1Z
Generation
F30
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-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325d
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.89 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.53 lb/hp
15.89 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
503 mi
Range
723 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
503 mi
723 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).
100.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data