Skoda Octavia 1997 vs BMW 3 series 1999
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 | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 75 HP | 105 HP | |
Torque: | 135 NM | 165 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 30 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.9 | |
Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
940 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.51 m | 4.47 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 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: | 528 litres | 440 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 88 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 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`740 | 1`785 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | below average | |
Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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