The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,000
€ 28,900
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 TDI is 2.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 318i.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 318i
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
101.4
180.2
108.7
178
180.2 in
Length
178 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 318i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 318i
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 318i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.29 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
600 mi
Range
495 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
600 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 TDI
117.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 318i
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
