The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 26,600

€ 71,800

€ 26,600
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 slightly. The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec is 0.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
BMW M3
57.5
71.4
79.4
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.4 in
Width
73.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
56.1 in
105
183.4
110.7
183.9
183.4 in
Length
183.9 in
105 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
BMW M3
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4083 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.3 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
BMW M3
5E
Generation
F80
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
178 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
BMW M3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
16.53 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
41 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
545 mi
Range
424 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
545 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
108 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 Green tec
108 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data