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Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i

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

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Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    226 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,554 kg
    3,426 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,554kg3,426lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,014kg4,440lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
83.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,097km682mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,535mm60in
-
Rear track
1,544mm61in
-
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
610L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
68L
CO2 emissions-
141g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520iPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
34.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,554 kg
3,426 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
1,630 kg
3,594 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI8.2 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i8.2 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i: 1.7 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
1,097 km
682 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.2 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.2 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,554 kg
3,426 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
1,111 km
690 mi
1,097 km
682 mi
CO2 score
-
141 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 76 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 14 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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