Skoda Octavia 2024 vs BMW 5 series 2024
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.8 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Octavia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 35 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 640 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.3 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: | 1`900 kg | 2`435 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 61 400 | |
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