BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.2
Real fuel consumption:
6.1 l/100km
5.9 l/100km
The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
1030 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.51 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.46 m
BMW 3 series is 3 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
548 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 113 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia.
Turning diameter:
10 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better
