The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 24,900

€ 40,300

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 Station Wagon 1.8 TSI is 1.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
57.1
69.6
77.5
55.8
71.5
78.3
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.1 in
Height
55.8 in
101.4
179.9
108.7
178.2
179.9 in
Length
178.2 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.39 %

General
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
1Z
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
138 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
19.75 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
503 mi
Range
515 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
515 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft