Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330ivsSkoda Octavia IV Combi RS 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)

330i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
VS

Skoda Octavia IV Combi

RS 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023

Comparison overview

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    151 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    894 km
    555 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330iSkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,602kg3,532lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
894km555mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,702mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,681mm106in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
129mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
640L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
50L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
151g/km

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) 330iSkoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330iSkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
21.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
258 hp
192 kW
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i has 13 hp more than Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSI and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
1,602 kg
3,532 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)330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i and Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSI: 0.9 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)330i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

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)330i
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330i
894 km
555 mi
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 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)330i
258 hp
192 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i 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)330i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.8 s
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.7 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)330i
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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)330iSkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,602 kg
3,532 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
894 km
555 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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) 330iSkoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330i

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 136 km (85 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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