The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 19)
€ 71,800
€ 26,200
€ 71,800
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. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW M3 is 2.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower.
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
56.1
73.9
80.2
57.5
71.4
79.4
73.9 in
Width
71.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.1 in
Height
57.5 in
110.7
183.9
105.7
183.9
183.9 in
Length
183.9 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.42 %
General
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
406 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
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 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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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.14 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 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
27 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
424 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
634 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
166.7 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
166.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
328 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
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
