BMW 3 series 2012 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 249 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 79 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 131 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 2.02 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 5 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 21 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 606 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`050 kg | 2`010 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 3400 | |
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