The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 53,600

€ 18,200

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
56.3
71.3
80
56.9
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
182
101.4
179.9
182 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
22.26 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
F30
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
101 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.36 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
29.36 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
43 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
432 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
432 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft