Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318ivsSkoda Octavia IV Scout 1.5 TSI ACT

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022
VS

Skoda Octavia IV Scout

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    99 hp/t
    74 kW/t
    10.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    591 mi
  • Best performance score
    44/100

Skoda Octavia IV Scout 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    640 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318iSkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,589kg3,503lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
1,951kg4,301lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
78.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
38.8s
Calculated
41.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
159Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km591mi
Calculated
918km571mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,703mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,688mm106in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
-
Trunk volume
500L
640L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
45L
CO2 emissions-
112g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318iSkoda Octavia IV Scout 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Scout 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318iSkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.8 s
41.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
156 hp
116 kW
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i has 6 hp more than Skoda Octavia IV Scout 1.5 TSI ACT.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Scout 1.5 TSI ACT and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
1,589 kg
3,503 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
220 km/h
137 mph
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
218 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i8.7 s
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT8.7 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Scout 1.5 TSI ACT and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i: 1.3 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
952 km
591 mi
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
918 km
571 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
156 hp
116 kW
8.7 s
220 km/h
137 mph
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
218 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.7 s
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.7 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318iSkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,589 kg
3,503 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
952 km
591 mi
918 km
571 mi
CO2 score
-
112 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 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
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318iSkoda Octavia IV Scout 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 19 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 33 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia IV Scout 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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