The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI (17 - 18)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 21,700
 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI (17 - 18)
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI (17 - 18)
105.7
183.9
182.2 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
948 lb
25.52 %
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI (17 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
F30
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
598 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
598 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
98.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
98.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft