BMW 3 series 2012 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 4 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 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`025 | 1`917 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 000 | 9200 | |
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