The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 50,900
€ 19,700
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.5
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
107.3
176
105
183.4
176 in
Length
183.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.08 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
E46
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
89 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
34.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
13 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
334 mi
Range
758 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
758 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
