Skoda Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 vs BMW 220d F22: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 hits 100 km/h in 7.42 s versus 7.73 s for the 220d. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.

At 200 metres, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 is doing 124 km/h against 121 km/h for the 220d. The gap is 0.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 crosses the line in 15.47 s versus 15.79 s. The 0.32 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Past 400 metres, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 173 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 finishes in 27.64 s versus 28.41 s, with a 0.77 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 224 km/h), preventing any comeback.

Electronically capped at 224 km/h, the 220d never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.01 seconds. The 0.31 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.