The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325i (07 - 08)
€ 22,200
€ 34,600
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
108 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
28.47 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
645 mi
Range
551 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
645 mi
551 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















