The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 22,300

€ 52,800

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
56.9
69.6
77.5
56.3
71.3
80
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
101.4
179.9
110.6
182
179.9 in
Length
182 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
21.39 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1Z
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
120 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
24.98 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
542 mi
Range
600 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
542 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft










40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data