The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 37,300
€ 39,400
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325xi
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
184.6 in
Length
178 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325xi
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.13 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325xi
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DJG*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325xi
142 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.89 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
45 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
657 mi
Range
495 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
657 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
107 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325xi
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
