The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 70,800
€ 23,900
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 2.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.9
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
182.4
101.4
179.9
182.4 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
838 lb
21.35 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
F30
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
185 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
19.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
472 mi
Range
503 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
503 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
