BMW 3 series 2013 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1740 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 115 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 1`953 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 9200 | |
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