Skoda Octavia 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 183 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 200 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 68 litres | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW 8 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 27 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 640 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`535 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 33 000 | |
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