The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 34,100

€ 33,800

€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 320i.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 320i
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 320i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4259 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 320i
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
*DJG*
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 320i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
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17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
17.85 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
48 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
634 mi
Range
575 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
634 mi
575 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
100.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 320i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data