The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 30,900
€ 38,700
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 325xi.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.88 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325xi
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-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 N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325xi
139 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
570 mi
Range
395 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
187.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325xi
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
