The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 47,800
€ 21,300
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.9
69.6
77.5
68.5 in
Width
69.6 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
54.9 in
Height
56.9 in
107.3
176
101.4
179.9
176 in
Length
179.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
E46
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
15 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
362 mi
Range
727 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
727 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
204.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
