The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (09 - 13)
€ 52,800

€ 18,500

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is 5.5 cm longer, 4.2 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
1429
1811
2031
1462
1769
1969
1811 mm
Width
1769 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1429 mm
Height
1462 mm
2810
4624
2575
4569
4624 mm
Length
4569 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1915 kg

Weight Difference:
400 kg
23.12 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
F30
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
97 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
144 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
181 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
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5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
13.71 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 L
600 mi
Range
236 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
236 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
135.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
135.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L