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Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIvsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

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

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Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    226 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    816 km
    507 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSIBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,058kg4,537lb
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
27.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
816km507mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,667mm184in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance
139mm5in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
610L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSIBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
27.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
1,640 kg
3,616 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 III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI6.8 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d7.4 s

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: 0.6 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 III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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: 1.7 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 III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 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
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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.4 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 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSIBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
816 km
507 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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