The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 50,900
€ 22,200
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.74 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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
6-speed manual 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
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
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
334 mi
Range
495 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
495 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 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
1290 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
