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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
56
71.5
79.3
56.9
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
178.9
101.4
179.9
178.9 in
Length
179.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.89 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
E90
Generation
1Z
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 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 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
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 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
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
377 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
