Compare performance (530 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 24400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Skoda Octavia Combi?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Skoda Octavia Combi has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16637 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.40 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a significantly edge – offering 530 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.50 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is evident lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 284 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers clearly perceptible more room – 640 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi performs slightly better – up to 1700 L, which is about 190 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Combi barely noticeable takes the win – 534 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
detailsThe Skoda Octavia Combi is the sensible family wagon that somehow turns grocery runs and long trips into a pleasant, unshowy experience — spacious, practical and built like it prefers reliability over flash. With smart touches, clever storage and a cabin that feels grown-up rather than frugal, it’s an easy recommendation for buyers who want maximum utility without sacrificing comfort or style.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 91900 £
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Price
24400 - 42300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
113 - 157 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1366 - 1553 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
640 L
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Length
4698 - 4709 mm
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Width
1827 - 1903 mm
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Width
1829 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1455 - 1468 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1700 L
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
471 - 534 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
116 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
220 - 370 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
85 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Skoda
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The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.