Skoda Octavia 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 950 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 4 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 115 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`917 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 9400 | |
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