Skoda Octavia 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2005
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 200 HP | 122 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 - 350 NM | 160 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 15.5 seconds | 5.5 - 11 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Skoda Octavia. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 - 8.3 | 4.7 - 10.0 | |
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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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| 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, if possible |
1420 litres | 1385 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`961 kg | ~ 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`330 kg | ~ 1`520 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 631 kg | ~ 485 kg | |
| Skoda Octavia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Skoda Octavia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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