The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Skoda Octavia is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Skoda Octavia petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Skoda Octavia equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Skoda Octavia is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1420 litres
1385 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 100 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 35 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.2 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
