The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 29,200
€ 66,000
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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. The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
57.4
71.4
79.4
57
71.5
78.9
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57 in
105.5
183.9
108.7
180.3
183.9 in
Length
180.3 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4361 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
556 lb
15.01 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*CJS*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
17.69 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
518 mi
Range
316 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
518 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
235 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
