BMW 3 series 2012 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 245 HP | 220 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
1110 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
670 km with real consumption | 570 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 | 4.69 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 610 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1740 litres | |
Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 115 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 240 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`953 | |
Safety: | |||
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | below average | average | |
Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 10 200 | 9200 | |
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