Compare: BMW 3 Series 2005 Sedan 218 Hp vs Skoda Octavia 2018 Hatchback 190 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Skoda

Model

3 Series

Octavia

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E90)

Octavia III (facelift 2017)

Modification (Engine)

325xi (218 Hp)

2.0 TSI (190 Hp) 4x4 DSG

Start of production

2005

2018

End of production

2007

2019

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13 l/100 km

8.5 l/100 km (NEDC, WLTP equivalent)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7 l/100 km

5.4 l/100 km (NEDC, WLTP equivalent)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

6.5 l/100 km (NEDC, WLTP equivalent)

CO₂ emissions

148 g/km (NEDC, WLTP equivalent)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.5 sec

6.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.5 sec

6.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.4 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

242 km/h

232 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP

Weight-to-power ratio

7.1 kg/Hp, 141.1 Hp/tonne

7.4 kg/Hp, 135.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.2 kg/Nm, 161.8 Nm/tonne

4.4 kg/Nm, 228.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

218 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

190 Hp @ 4200-6000 rpm.

Power per litre

87.3 Hp/l

95.8 Hp/l

Torque

250 Nm @ 2750 rpm.

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

N52B25A

EA888 / DKZA

Engine displacement

2497 cm³

1984 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

82 mm

82.5 mm

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm

92.8 mm

Compression ratio

11.65

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Direct injection and Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

5.7 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.2 l

Engine systems

Start & Stop System
Particulate filter

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1545 kg

1398-1528 kg

Max. weight

2060 kg

1983 kg

Max load

515 kg

455-585 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

590 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1580 l

Fuel tank capacity

60 l

50 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1900 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1700 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

730 kg

Permitted towbar download

80 kg

Dimensions

Length

4520 mm

4670 mm

Width

1817 mm

1814 mm

Width including mirrors

2017 mm

Height

1421 mm

1459 mm

Wheelbase

2760 mm

2680 mm

Front track

1500 mm

1543 mm

Rear (Back) track

1513 mm

1542 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

138 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.6 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

7 gears, automatic transmission DSG

Front suspension

Suspension strut

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

205/55 R16 W

205/55 R16

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 16