The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (09 - 11)
€ 67,900
€ 19,200
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
18.98 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
F30
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
759 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
759 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
