BMW 1 Series vs Škoda Octavia
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMW1 Series | ŠkodaOctavia | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2024 | May 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Petrol | Petrol, Mild hybrid, Diesel |
| Power | 168–296 bhp (better) | 114–261 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 4.9–7.8 s (better) | 6.4–10.6 s |
| Top speed | 140–155 mph | 126–155 mph |
| Engine or motors | 120: 125 kW (170 hp) and 123 xDrive: 160 kW (218 hp) petrol with 48 V mild hybrid; M135 xDrive: 221 kW (300 hp) 2.0-litre four-cylinder; bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI petrol (116 or 150 PS; e-TEC versions add a 48V mild hybrid), 2.0-litre TDI diesel (116 or 150 PS), 2.0-litre TSI (265 PS, vRS); bhp converted from Škoda's PS figures |
| Torque | 280 Nm (120), 360 Nm (123 xDrive), 400 Nm (M135 xDrive) | 220 Nm (116 PS petrol), 250 Nm (150 PS petrol), 300 Nm (TDI 116), 360 Nm (TDI 150), 370 Nm (vRS) |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic | 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive (120) or xDrive all-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Economy (WLTP) | 37.2–53.3 mpg | 40.8–65.8 mpg (better) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 48.7–53.3 mpg (120), 44.8–47.9 mpg (123 xDrive), 34.4–37.2 mpg (M135 xDrive) | WLTP combined, hatch: 53.1–54.0 mpg (116 PS manual), 55.7–56.4 mpg (e-TEC 116), 49.1–53.2 mpg (150 PS manual), 53.3–57.7 mpg (e-TEC 150), 61.8–65.8 mpg (TDI 116), 58.2–63.0 mpg (TDI 150), 40.3–40.8 mpg (vRS); depends on trim |
| CO2 emissions | 121–130 g/km (120), 135–143 g/km (123 xDrive), 173–185 g/km (M135 xDrive), WLTP combined | 111–126 g/km (petrol, mild hybrid and diesel), 156–160 g/km (vRS), WLTP combined, hatch |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | – | 600 litres |
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,698 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,282 kg |
| Boot | 300 litres (1,135 folded) on the 120 and 123 xDrive; 380 litres (1,200 folded) on the M135 xDrive | 600 litres with the rear seats up, 1,555 litres folded; an Octavia Estate is also sold |
| Towing | Up to 1,300 kg braked (120) | Up to 1,300 kg braked (116 PS petrol), 1,500 kg (150 PS petrol and TDI 116), 1,600 kg (TDI 150 and vRS) |
| Size | 4,361 mm long, 1,800 mm wide (2,072 mm with mirrors), 1,459 mm high; 2,670 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,500 kg (120), 1,605 kg (123 xDrive), 1,625 kg (M135 xDrive) | 4,698 mm long, 1,829 mm wide (2,003 mm with mirrors), 1,470 mm high; 2,686 mm wheelbase; kerb weight without driver from 1,282 kg (116 PS manual) to 1,503 kg (vRS hatch) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | 13-inch touchscreen with navigation, 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit, wireless SmartLink (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), 15 W wireless charging; head-up display optional |
| Driver assistance | – | Predictive adaptive cruise control and full LED Matrix headlights available; Matrix headlights standard on vRS |
