Yep, without actually using one and seeing them properly, I don't think people realise that compared with the Octy, the 3-Series actually isn't all that roomy, in the cabin (rear legroom especially) or boot space.

 

As it's marketed in the next model size up, price-wise certainly, people make an assumption. Same with the A4 Avant.

Yep, without actually using one and seeing them properly, I don't think people realise that compared with the Octy, the 3-Series actually isn't all that roomy, in the cabin (rear legroom especially) or boot space.

 

As it's marketed in the next model size up, price-wise certainly, people make an assumption. Same with the A4 Avant.

I believe the Octy Combi internal dimesnsions and Boot are larger than the 5 Series estate!, 5 Series boot listed at 560 litres (Octy 610)

Yep, never fails to amaze

 

I usually compare it with two sizes up, yes - so 5-Series Touring/A6 Avant. Maybe not quite as capacious for loads as the E-Class though!

Interestingly Skoda outperforms BMW for driver satisfaction including build quality according to Power Driver Surveys. Expert reviews also score it higher in every category when spending similar sums e.g. top spec Octavia still less expensive than entry BMW 3 series but better in performance, economy, practicality and not much separating them in quality, as Skoda has made great strides forward here. Either way I'd rather have a top spec Octavia (and I do) on a 0% pcp. Plus they threw in free adaptive cruise control, park assist, winter pack and race blue paint. Try getting a BMW dealer to do that.