BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)
Car comparison
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dvsSkoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d
- Fastest top speed235 km/h146 mph Unrestricted225 km/h140 mph Restricted
- Most powerful190 hp142 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range889 km552 mi
- Best performance score52/100
- Best economy score95/100
Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.9 s
- Lightest1,671 kg3,684 lb
- Best power-to-weight114 hp/t85 kW/t8.8 kg/hp
- Largest trunk640 L
- Best overall score64/100
- Best practicality score89/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190hp142kW | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,690kg3,726lb | 1,671kg3,684lb |
| Gross weight | 2,290kg5,049lb | 2,190kg4,828lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated | 229 km/h 142 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 72.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 64.9s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4s | 6.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 28.1s Calculated | 27.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0s Calculated | 6.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 15.3s Calculated | 14.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated | 114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton Calculated | 192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 889km552mi Calculated | 743km462mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,995cc122cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,709mm185in | 4,689mm185in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 1,829mm72in |
| Height | 1,445mm57in | 1,468mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,680mm106in |
| Front track | 1,573mm62in | 1,543mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,567mm62in | 1,535mm60in |
| Ground clearance | 135mm5in | 141mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 640L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,510L | 1,700L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 40L | 55L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
- Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI | 4,200-6,000 rpm | 1,500-4,100 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.0 s | 6.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.4 s | 6.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 28.1 s | 27.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Likely limited | 229 km/h 142 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.8 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 9.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.9 s | 12.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.3 s | 14.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 156 km/h 97 mph | 158 km/h 98 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 190 hp 142 kW |
| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI | 190 hp 142 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb |
| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI | 1,671 kg 3,684 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI | 229 km/h 142 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 7.4 s |
| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI | 6.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK |
| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI: 2.9 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp |
| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI | 114 hp/t 85 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 889 km 552 mi |
| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI | 743 km 462 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.4 s | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI | 190 hp 142 kW | 6.9 s | 229 km/h 142 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d |
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| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d |
| 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI |
| 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | 7.4 s |
| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 6.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK |
| SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI | 114 hp/t 85 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 190 hp 142 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.4 s | 6.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph | 229 km/h 142 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb | 1,671 kg 3,684 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 889 km 552 mi | 743 km 462 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 640 L 22.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | 114 hp/t 85 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d | Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 7.88 LC100 km | 12.95 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 12.67 LC100 mi | 20.84 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 675 L178 US gal148 UK gal | 1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,181 LC/year | 1,943 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d
- Has 80 Nm more
- Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 146 km (91 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 IV Combi 2.0 TSI
- Is 19 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 140 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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