Car comparison

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSIvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i

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 (G61)

520i

190 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSIBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,671kg3,684lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
64.9s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,829mm72in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,668mm66in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
155mm6in
Trunk volume
640L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSIBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520iPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i: 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 (G61)520i4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSIBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
34.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 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 (G61)520i
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 (G61)520i
310 Nm
229 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 (G61)520i
1,775 kg
3,913 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 (G61)520i
222 km/h
138 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 (G61)520i7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i: 0.9 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 (G61)520i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i and Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI: 0.6 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 (G61)520i
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 (G61)520i
882 km
548 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 (G61)520i
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 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 (G61)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 (G61)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI 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 (G61)520i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.8 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 (G61)520i
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSIBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
743 km
462 mi
882 km
548 mi
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
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 (G61) 520i
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 104 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 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
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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