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Skoda Octavia Mk4 vs BMW 3 Series G20: size comparison

  • Length 3 Series G20 20 mm0.8 in longer
  • Width About the same width
  • Height Octavia Mk4 28 mm1 in taller
  • Boot Octavia Mk4 120 L4.2 cu ft more

Car 1 blue, solid outline

Octavia Mk4 Skoda · 2019–present · Sedan Octavia Mk4 4,689 × 1,829 × 1,470 mm15 ft 5 in × 6 ft 0 in × 4 ft 10 in Change

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

3 Series G20 BMW · 2018–present · Sedan 3 Series G20 4,709 × 1,827 × 1,442 mm15 ft 5 in × 6 ft 0 in × 4 ft 9 in Change
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  • Car 1, blue, solid outline: Octavia Mk4
  • Car 2, coral, dashed outline: 3 Series G20
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,686 mmWheelbase 8 ft 10 inLength 4,689 mmLength 15 ft 5 in1,470 mm4 ft 10 inWheelbase 2,851 mmWheelbase 9 ft 4 inLength 4,709 mmLength 15 ft 5 in1,442 mm4 ft 9 in

Scale about 1:21 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

Dimensions and difference

The Octavia Mk4 is 20 mm0.8 in shorter, 2 mm0.1 in wider and 28 mm1 in taller than the 3 Series G20. Its wheelbase is 165 mm6 in shorter.

DimensionOctavia Mk43 Series G20Difference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,689 mm15 ft 5 in15 ft 5 in4,689 mm4,709 mm15 ft 5 in15 ft 5 in4,709 mm −20 mm−0.8 in −0.4%
Width1,829 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,829 mm1,827 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,827 mm +2 mm+0.1 in +0.1%
Height1,470 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,470 mm1,442 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,442 mm +28 mm+1 in +1.9%
Wheelbase2,686 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,686 mm2,851 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,851 mm −165 mm−6 in −5.8%
Footprint8.58 m²92.3 sq ft92.3 sq ft8.58 m²8.60 m²92.6 sq ft92.6 sq ft8.60 m² −0.03 m²−0.3 sq ft −0.3%
Boot600 L21.2 cu ft21.2 cu ft600 L480 L17.0 cu ft17.0 cu ft480 L +120 L+4.2 cu ft +25.0%
Kerb weight1,301–1,608 kg2,868–3,545 lb2,868–3,545 lb1,301–1,608 kg1,525–1,800 kg3,362–3,968 lb3,362–3,968 lb1,525–1,800 kg −224 kg−494 lb −14.7%

Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.

Garage and parking

A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.

Octavia Mk4

Single garage
Tight 811 mm2 ft 8 in to spare in length, 586 mm1 ft 11 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 311 mm1 ft 0 in to spare in length, 336 mm1 ft 1 in each side

3 Series G20

Single garage
Tight 791 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 587 mm1 ft 11 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 291 mm11 in to spare in length, 337 mm1 ft 1 in each side

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the Skoda Octavia Mk4 or the BMW 3 Series G20?

The BMW 3 Series G20 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Octavia Mk4 is 20 mm shorter, 2 mm wider and 28 mm taller than the 3 Series G20. Its wheelbase is 165 mm shorter.

Will the Skoda Octavia Mk4 and the BMW 3 Series G20 fit in a standard garage?

In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Skoda Octavia Mk4 fits, but it is tight to get out (811 mm to spare in length, 586 mm each side). The BMW 3 Series G20 fits, but it is tight to get out (791 mm to spare in length, 587 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.

Which has the bigger boot?

The Skoda Octavia Mk4: 600 L against 480 L in the BMW 3 Series G20 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).

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