The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 58,800

€ 23,900

€ 58,800
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 a little. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 2.4 cm shorter, 4.8 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
1422
1817
2015
1445
1769
1969
1817 mm
Width
1769 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1422 mm
Height
1445 mm
2760
4545
2575
4569
4545 mm
Length
4569 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
245 kg
14.89 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
E90
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
158 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
250 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
8.86 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
42 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
400 mi
Range
503 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
503 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L