The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 22,300

€ 66,000

€ 22,300
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 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
1445
1769
1969
1447
1817
2005
1769 mm
Width
1817 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1445 mm
Height
1447 mm
2575
4569
2761
4580
4569 mm
Length
4580 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg

Weight Difference:
320 kg
19.05 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
1Z
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
200 NM
400 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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11.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
11.33 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
23 mpg
BMW M3
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
542 mi
Range
316 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
542 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
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).
235 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data