The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)

€ 52,700
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 23,400
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI (11 - 12) Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
57.1
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
68.5 in
Width
69.6 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
54.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)
101.4
179.9
176.3 in
Length
179.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.22 %
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
1Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 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
150 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
150 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
160 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI

 REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
20.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
495 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
495 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft