BMW 3 series 2012 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 44 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 850 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: | 4.62 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 5 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 85 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 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 (kg): | 2`050 | 2`030 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 200 | 4600 | |
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