The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (16 - 16)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 26,200
 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (16 - 16) Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (16 - 16)
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 AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (16 - 16)
105
183.4
176 in
Length
183.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3128 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4171 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.04 %
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (16 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
E46
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
108 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
158 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
7 MPGe
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
14 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
10.6 lb
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
33 lb
337 mi
Range
267 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
267 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
25.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
25.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft