Compare performance (530 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Skoda Octavia Limousine?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,080 £.
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 Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is markedly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 299 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers a bit more boot space – 600 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,555 L, about 45 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 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 Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
111 - 154 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
Sedan
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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
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
600 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,829 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
495 - 545 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
6.4 - 10.6 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
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
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Skoda
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