The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 31,700

€ 41,200

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
57.9
72
78.9
55.9
71.5
78.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
184.6
108.7
178.4
184.6 in
Length
178.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.04 %

General
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
NX
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DST*
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
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22.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
22.15 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
64 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
756 mi
Range
477 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
756 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
76.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW 325i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











44 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data