The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V (11 - 13)
€ 50,900
€ 15,700
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,700
ⓘ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 1.4 16V.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
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 1.4 16V
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.2 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
E46
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
79 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
162 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
35.03 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
13 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
334 mi
Range
534 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
534 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
