The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 61,800

€ 19,000

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.9
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.6 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
178.9
101.4
179.9
178.9 in
Length
179.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
1014 lb
26.21 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
16 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
384 mi
Range
579 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
579 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft