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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

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?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Octavia Combi

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Octavia Combi

Engine and Performance:

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.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Skoda Octavia Combi

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BMW 3 Series Touring

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.

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Skoda Octavia Combi

The 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.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
502 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
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