The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
€ 28,100
€ 37,200
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 325xi.
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.15 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325xi
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325xi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.06 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
455 mi
Range
495 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
455 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
142.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW 325xi
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
