The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 23,900

€ 71,800

€ 23,900
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 1.8 TSI is 10.2 cm shorter, 10.8 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
1445
1769
1969
1424
1877
2037
1769 mm
Width
1877 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1445 mm
Height
1424 mm
2575
4569
2812
4671
4569 mm
Length
4671 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
195 kg
12.23 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
1Z
Generation
F80
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
250 NM
550 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.75 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
8.86 kg/bhp
3.75 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M3
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
503 mi
Range
424 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
503 mi
424 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).
166.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data