BMW 3 series 2022 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| BMW 3 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Skoda Octavia has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Skoda Octavia can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 3 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 381 HP | 80 - 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 700 NM | 132 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 8.8 seconds | 7.9 - 14.3 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Skoda Octavia. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.1 - 8.8 | 4.5 - 7.8 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Skoda Octavia. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 14 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 606 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.8 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`330 kg | ~ 2`023 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`763 kg | ~ 1`417 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 567 kg | ~ 606 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 3400 | |
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