Compare: Skoda Octavia 2010 Station wagon (estate) 140 Hp vs BMW 3 Series 2001 Sedan 170 Hp

General information

Brand

Skoda

BMW

Model

Octavia

3 Series

Generation

Octavia II Combi (facelift 2009)

3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)

Modification (Engine)

2.0 TDI CR (140 Hp)

320i (170 Hp)

Start of production

February, 2010

2001

End of production

May, 2013

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

7.2 l/100 km

12.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.8 l/100 km

6.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.7 l/100 km

8.9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.7 sec

8.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.7 sec

8.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

7.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

207 km/h

226 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

10.2 kg/Hp, 98.2 Hp/tonne

8.2 kg/Hp, 122.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.5 kg/Nm, 224.6 Nm/tonne

6.6 kg/Nm, 151.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

140 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

170 Hp @ 6100 rpm.

Power per litre

71.1 Hp/l

78.3 Hp/l

Torque

320 Nm @ 1750 rpm.

210 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

CFHC, CLCB

M54B22

Engine displacement

1968 cm³

2171 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81 mm

80 mm

Piston Stroke

95.5 mm

72 mm

Compression ratio

18.5

10.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

6.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.7 l

8.4 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1425 kg

1390 kg

Max. weight

2010 kg

1890 kg

Max load

585 kg

500 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

605 l

410 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1655 l

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

63 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4569 mm

4470 mm

Width

1769 mm

1740 mm

Height

1462 mm

1420 mm

Wheelbase

2578 mm

2725 mm

Front track

1541 mm

1480 mm

Rear (Back) track

1514 mm

1495 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.2 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Suspension strut

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/65 R15; 205/55 R16

195/65 R15

Wheel rim size

6J x 15; 6.5J x 16

6.5J x 15