The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 71,800
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT is 2.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller.
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
57.5
71.4
79.4
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.4 in
Width
73.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
56.1 in
105.7
183.9
110.7
183.9
183.9 in
Length
183.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.42 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
5E
Generation
F80
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*DPC*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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19.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
19.14 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
424 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
166.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
