BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 25 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.2
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
5.9 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1050 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
930 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.51 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.41 m
Skoda Octavia is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
548 litres
435 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 113 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.
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
