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

€ 30,000

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia RS
56.3
71.3
80
57
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182
101.5
180.2
182 in
Length
180.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia RS
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.89 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia RS
F30
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia RS
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
444 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft