BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 63 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.2
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 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 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
930 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.51 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.46 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 1 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
548 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 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.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia.
BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
