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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dvsSkoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,058kg4,537lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,667mm184in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
139mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
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Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
26.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
1,420 kg
3,131 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)320d
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: 0.3 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)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: 1.8 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)320d
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
833 km
518 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 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)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,667 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d 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)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.8 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)320d
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,667 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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) 320dSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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