The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 24,100
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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 2.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)
101.4
179.9
182.4 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.88 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI

 REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
19.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
503 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
503 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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