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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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: | 12.6 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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): | 9.2 | 9.0 | |
Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
800 km on highway | 940 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) | |
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 | |
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`820 | |
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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