BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 37 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
4.9
Real fuel consumption:
5.7 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1240 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway
1450 km on highway
960 km with real consumption
1010 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)
Dimensions
Length:
4.57 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.44 m
Skoda Octavia is 4 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.
Power steering:
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better.
