Comparing the Skoda Octavia RS and the BMW Z4 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Skoda Octavia RS is available at ₹3,999,000, while the BMW Z4 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Skoda Octavia RS comes with a 1984 cc unit compared to the BMW Z4's 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i), producing 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm and 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.19 kmpl - ARAI for the Skoda Octavia RS versus 11 kmpl (approx) for the BMW Z4. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Displacement | 1984 cc | 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L TSI Turbocharged Petrol | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 TwinPower Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 52 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DSG | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 15.19 kmpl - ARAI | 11 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 (sDrive20i) / 6 (M40i) |
| Power | 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm | 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 370 Nm @ 1600-4300 rpm | 320 Nm (sDrive20i) / 500 Nm (M40i) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (DSG) | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 600 Litres | 281 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 132 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1530 kg | 1470 kg (sDrive20i) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4686 mm / 1829 mm / 1468 mm | 4335 mm / 1864 mm / 1304 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 2 |
| Wheelbase | 2686 mm | 2470 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Single-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive | Yes - Active Cruise Control (M40i) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 10-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | N/A (2-seater) |
| Seat Upholstery | Perforated Leather / Alcantara Sport Seats | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) |
| Sound System | Canton 12-Speaker Premium Audio | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Electric Retractable Soft-Top |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - RS-specific Bumpers | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps (IQ.Light) | Adaptive LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Sedan) | Not Available (Roadster) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/40 R18 | 225/40 R18 (front) / 245/35 R18 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch Alloy Wheels | 18-inch Alloy Wheels / 19-inch M Alloy (M40i) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS (M40i) |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags (including Rollover Protection) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - XDS+ Electronic Differential Lock | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Magic BlackRace BlueMamba GreenVelvet RedCandy White | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMisano BlueThundernight PurpleFrozen OrangeSkyscraper GreySanremo GreenSan Francisco RedFrozen GreyFrozen Deep Green |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
