The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 27,400
€ 39,400
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 325xi.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.34 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325xi
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CJS*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325xi
144 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
16.53 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
536 mi
Range
495 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
536 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
109.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW 325xi
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
