Skoda Octavia 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 74 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 110 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 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 (kg): | 1`912 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 11 600 | 24 200 | |
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