The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
€ 58,800

€ 24,500

€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 Green tec.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
56
71.5
79.3
57.5
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
108.7
178.9
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 Green tec
3627 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
827 lb
22.8 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
138 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
177 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
400 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
621 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft