Car comparison

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSIvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Skoda Octavia IV Combi

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2023
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,671 kg
    3,684 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    640 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,467 km
    911 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,671kg3,684lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
64.9s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
1,467km911mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,829mm72in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
640L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
66L
CO2 emissions-
118g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSIBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
32.0 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,740 kg
3,836 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI6.9 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI: 2.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
743 km
462 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,467 km
911 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
743 km
462 mi
1,467 km
911 mi
CO2 score
-
118 g/km
Trunk score
640 L
22.6 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSIBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI

  • Is 69 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 723 km (450 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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