The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 30,900

€ 52,800

€ 30,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
57
69.6
77.5
56.3
71.3
80
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
101.4
180.2
110.6
182
180.2 in
Length
182 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.87 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1Z
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 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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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
570 mi
Range
600 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
123.4 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
123.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 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
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft










38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data