The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 37,300
€ 39,200
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 TDI is 6.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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 TDI
BMW 325d
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.66 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325d
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*DJG*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.89 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
45 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
657 mi
Range
611 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
657 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
107 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).
127.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
107 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
