The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 67,900

€ 22,300

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 6.3 cm longer, 4.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
1431
1811
2011
1445
1769
1969
1811 mm
Width
1769 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1431 mm
Height
1445 mm
2810
4632
2575
4569
4632 mm
Length
4569 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
1705 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg

Weight Difference:
345 kg
20.23 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
F30
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
120 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
200 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
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4.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.22 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
490 mi
Range
542 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
542 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
560 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L