The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 19)

€ 50,900
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 24,400
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 19) Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

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 2.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 19)
71.4
79.4
68.5 in
Width
71.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 19)
105.7
183.9
176 in
Length
183.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.19 %
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
E46
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
162 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT

 REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
13 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
634 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
634 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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