The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325i (07 - 08)
€ 28,100
€ 34,600
€ 28,100
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 RS is 5.8 cm longer, 4.8 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 325i.
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325i
1447
1769
1969
1421
1817
1989
1769 mm
Width
1817 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2577
4578
2760
4520
4578 mm
Length
4520 mm
2577 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325i
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1915 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.65 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325i
1Z
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
280 NM
270 NM
BMW 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
7.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS
7.28 kg/bhp
7 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
38 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325i
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
455 mi
Range
551 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
455 mi
551 mi
BMW 325i
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).
134.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
142.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
460 L











1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data





















