BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 37 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9
5.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
5.7 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1240 km in combined cycle
1000 km in combined cycle
1450 km on highway
1170 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.57 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.47 m
BMW 3 series is 4 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
580 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
1620 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 120 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 235 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Power steering:
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering.
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.
