The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 52,800

€ 29,200

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
56.3
71.3
80
57.4
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
182
105.5
183.9
182 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4361 lb

Weight Difference:
666 lb
17.46 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
F30
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CJS*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
518 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft