The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)
€ 66,000
€ 22,500
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
57
71.5
78.9
56.9
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
180.3
101.4
179.9
180.3 in
Length
179.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
19.66 %
General
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
E90
Generation
1Z
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 1.8 TSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
150 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
316 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
495 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
130.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
