The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 27,400
 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
105.7
183.9
182.4 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
981 lb
25 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
F30
Generation
5E
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
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
144 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
16.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
536 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
536 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).
109.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
1124 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft