BMW 3 series 2015 vs Skoda Octavia 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 3 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Octavia) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 68 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 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 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 3 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1740 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 115 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.6 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`185 | 1`912 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 10 000 | |
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