Skoda Octavia 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 44 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 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 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) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Octavia is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 85 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 9600 | |
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