The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 66,000
€ 27,400
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
20.55 %
General
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
144 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
16.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
316 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
536 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
