The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (09 - 13) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 22,200
€ 75,700
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 4 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.59 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
1Z
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.25 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
495 mi
Range
449 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
495 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
157.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
