The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 35,100

€ 52,800

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
57
71.4
79.4
56.3
71.3
80
71.4 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
105.5
184.4
110.6
182
184.4 in
Length
182 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4447 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.41 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5E
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.88 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
48 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
697 mi
Range
600 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
697 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
100.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data