Compare performance (530 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Skoda Octavia Combi?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,480 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 284 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers clearly more boot space – 640 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.
When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries very slightly more – 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
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
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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
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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
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
640 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,829 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
502 - 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
116 - 204 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
220 - 360 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 - 150 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
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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