The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 47,800
€ 29,200
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.4
71.4
79.4
68.5 in
Width
71.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.9 in
Height
57.4 in
107.3
176
105.5
183.9
176 in
Length
183.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4361 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.53 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
362 mi
Range
518 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
518 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
125 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
