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

€ 28,100

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 4.6 cm longer, 4.2 cm wider and 1.8 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia RS.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia RS
1429
1811
2031
1447
1769
1969
1811 mm
Width
1769 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1429 mm
Height
1447 mm
2810
4624
2577
4578
4624 mm
Length
4578 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2577 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia RS
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1915 kg

Weight Difference:
295 kg
17.05 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia RS
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
197 bhp
Skoda Octavia RS
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
280 NM
Skoda Octavia RS
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia RS
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5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.28 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
7.28 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
38 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
600 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
455 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1350 L