The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 28,600
€ 39,000
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 Green tec is 5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
BMW 325i
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
105.5
183.4
108.7
178.4
183.4 in
Length
178.4 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
BMW 325i
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4273 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.57 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
BMW 325i
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
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 4500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
178 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
BMW 325i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
17.69 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
37 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
534 mi
Range
483 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
534 mi
483 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
153.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
121.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
BMW 325i
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
