The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 31,300
€ 40,000
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 230 is 6.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
57
71.4
79.4
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
105.5
184.6
108.7
178.4
184.6 in
Length
178.4 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4160 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.8 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CHH*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
258 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
13.79 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
36 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
478 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
478 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
125.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
123.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
