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 0.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3
56.9
69.6
77.5
57
71.5
78.9
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
101.4
179.9
108.7
180.3
179.9 in
Length
180.3 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.64 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3
1Z
Generation
E90
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
19.53 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
