Skoda Octavia 1996 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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Skoda Octavia
1996 - 2000
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Body: HatchbackSedan
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/AutomaticManual/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 - 2.01.8 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 60 - 150 HP105 - 231 HP
Torque: 118 - 235 NM165 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 - 18.9 seconds6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 - 9.25.5 - 11.0
Skoda Octavia petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Skoda Octavia equipped with diesel engines consume 1.9 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: 4.51 m4.47 m
Width: 1.73 m1.74 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 4 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 530 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1330 litresno data
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity.
Skoda Octavia has 90 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`786~ 1`964
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 10002800
Pros and Cons: Skoda Octavia has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
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