The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 24,100

€ 69,800

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI 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 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg

Weight Difference:
300 kg
17.65 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
400 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.11 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
8.86 kg/bhp
4.11 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
503 mi
Range
329 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
225.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data