The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 28,100
€ 29,500
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 RS is 2.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 318i.
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 318i
57
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
57 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
180.2
108.7
178
180.2 in
Length
178 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 318i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 318i
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 318i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.06 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
455 mi
Range
611 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
455 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 318i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
