BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 63 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.2
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
5.9 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 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 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Skoda Octavia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Octavia is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
548 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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1385 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
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.
