The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
€ 67,900
€ 16,500
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.9
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
182.2
101.4
179.9
182.2 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
22.26 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
F30
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
101 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
28.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
462 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
462 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
