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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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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022
VS

Skoda Octavia IV Combi

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2023

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
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dSkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,671kg3,684lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
71.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
25.8s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,535mm60in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
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) 320dSkoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Combi 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 IV Combi2.0 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 IV Combi2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.8 s
27.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
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
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 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 IV Combi2.0 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 IV Combi2.0 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
1,630 kg
3,594 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d7.1 s
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: 0.2 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
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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: 3.1 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
930 km
578 mi
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
743 km
462 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 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.

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 IV Combi2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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

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
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.1 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dSkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 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
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
743 km
462 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dSkoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 41 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 187 km (116 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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