BMW 3 series 2018 vs Skoda Octavia 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 46 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 2 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 588 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1740 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 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 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`135 kg | 1`953 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`645 kg | 1`387 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 490 kg | 566 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Skoda Octavia. Therefore, Skoda Octavia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 9400 | |
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