BMW 3 series 2018 vs Skoda Octavia 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 74 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
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 |
1510 litres | 1740 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 88 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. 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 (kg): | 2`135 | 1`953 | |
| 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 (€): | 24 200 | 11 600 | |
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