The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 15,200
€ 66,000
€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW M3
56.9
69.6
77.5
57
71.5
78.9
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
101.4
179.9
108.7
180.3
179.9 in
Length
180.3 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW M3
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
871 lb
23.52 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW M3
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
79 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
97 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW M3
107 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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35.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
35.86 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
34 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
488 mi
Range
316 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
488 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
235 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
132.6 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
