The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 66,000
€ 22,700
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 M3 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC.
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
57
71.5
78.9
57.4
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
180.3
105.7
183.9
180.3 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4140 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
17.04 %
General
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
108 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Performance
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
316 mi
Range
545 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
545 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Environmental Impact
235 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).
108 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
108 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
