The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 28,100
€ 36,100
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 325i.
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325i
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 325i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.58 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325i
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.06 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
455 mi
Range
435 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
455 mi
435 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).
170.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
142.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325i
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
