BMW 3 series 2022 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 4 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.6 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Octavia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 14 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 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 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.2 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`170 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 3400 | |
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