Car comparison

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDIvsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Skoda Octavia IV Combi

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2024
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,602 kg
    3,532 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    94 hp/t
    70 kW/t
    10.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.4 L/100 km
    69.2 mpg US
    83.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,216 km
    756 mi
  • Largest trunk
    640 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    97/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDIBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,602kg3,532lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
82.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
38.8s
Calculated
42.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
94hp/t70kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
91hp/t68kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,216km756mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,829mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,686mm106in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
142mm6in
-
Trunk volume
640L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
40L
CO2 emissions-
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDIBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318dPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI3,000-4,200 rpm1,700-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDIBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.8 s
42.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
1,602 kg
3,532 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
1,650 kg
3,638 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
222 km/h
138 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI8.8 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDI and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDI and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
1,216 km
756 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
222 km/h
138 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
217 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
8.8 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDIBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,602 kg
3,532 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,216 km
756 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
127 g/km
Trunk score
640 L
22.6 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDIBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d
Consumption3.7 L/100 km63.6 mpg US76.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.48 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.42 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used555 L147 US gal122 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost971.25 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 48 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 383 km (238 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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