Skoda Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 vs BMW 320d G20: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the 320d hits 100 km/h in 7.03 s versus 7.42 s for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 320d leads by 0.39 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.

At 200 metres, the 320d is doing 123 km/h against 124 km/h for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. The gap is 0.39 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the 320d crosses the line in 15.13 s versus 15.47 s. The 0.35 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Past 400 metres, the 320d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 173 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 320d finishes in 27.23 s versus 27.64 s, with a 0.41 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.

Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the 320d 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 11.15 seconds. The 0.39 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.