The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 22,000
 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
105
183.4
178.9 in
Length
183.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4140 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
553 lb
15.25 %
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
108 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
177 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Fuel Economy
24 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 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
7 MPGe
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
17 mpg
city
16 lb
No data
highway
10.3 lb
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
33 lb
400 mi
Range
267 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
267 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
25.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft