BMW 3 series 2018 vs Skoda Octavia 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series and Skoda Octavia have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 20 NM less than Skoda Octavia. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.67 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 4 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 610 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 110 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`160 | 1`924 | |
| 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 (€): | 27 600 | 12 600 | |
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