The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325d (13 - 15)
€ 35,300
€ 39,700
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS 230 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
57
71.4
79.4
56.3
71.3
80
71.4 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
105.5
184.4
110.6
182
184.4 in
Length
182 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4259 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.47 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
5E
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.89 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
14.23 lb/hp
15.89 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
37 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
485 mi
Range
723 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
485 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
121.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW 325d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
