The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 19)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 24,400
 Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 19) Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 19)
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 19)
105.7
183.9
182.4 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
959 lb
25.51 %
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
188 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
634 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
634 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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