The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 21,300
€ 71,800
€ 21,300
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 considerably. The Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI is 4 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW M3
56.9
69.6
77.5
56.1
73.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
73.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.4
179.9
110.7
183.9
179.9 in
Length
183.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW M3
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.79 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW M3
1Z
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
104 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW M3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
42 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
424 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
727 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
166.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
