Car comparison

Skoda Octavia IV Scout 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 Scout

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2023
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia IV Scout 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,678 kg
    3,699 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    640 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,467 km
    911 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IV Scout2.0 TSIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,678kg3,699lb
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
69.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
873km542mi
Calculated
1,467km911mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,829mm72in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,533mm60in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
161mm6in
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

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia IV Scout 2.0 TSIBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Scout 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 Scout2.0 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 Scout2.0 TSIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 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
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Scout2.0 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 Scout2.0 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 Scout2.0 TSI
1,678 kg
3,699 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 Scout2.0 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 Scout2.0 TSI7.2 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Scout 2.0 TSI and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: 0.3 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 Scout2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 Scout 2.0 TSI: 1.8 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 Scout2.0 TSI
113 hp/t
84 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 Scout2.0 TSI
873 km
542 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 Scout2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 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 Scout2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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 Scout2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 Scout2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.2 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 Scout2.0 TSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 Scout2.0 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
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,678 kg
3,699 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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
873 km
542 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
113 hp/t
84 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 Scout 2.0 TSIBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia IV Scout 2.0 TSI

  • Is 62 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 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 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 594 km (369 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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