The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 19)
€ 66,000
€ 26,200
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 M3 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
57
71.5
78.9
57.5
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57 in
Height
57.5 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 1.5 TSI ACT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
871 lb
23.52 %
General
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.14 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
19.14 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
13 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
316 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
634 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
