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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 5 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Bora | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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: | 530 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 90 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`745 | 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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