The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 34,100
€ 36,800
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325i
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 325i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4259 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.55 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325i
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 325i
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 325i
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 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
17.85 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
48 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
634 mi
Range
551 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
634 mi
551 mi
BMW 325i
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).
134.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
100.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW 325i
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
