BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 23 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
5.7 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Skoda Octavia is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
580 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1620 litres
1385 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 120 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 235 litres).
Turning diameter:
10 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 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.
BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
