The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 48,800

€ 20,300

€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec.
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.5
71.4
79.4
68.5 in
Width
71.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.9 in
Height
57.5 in
107.3
176
105
183.4
176 in
Length
183.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2769 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3982 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.39 %

General
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
E46
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
138 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
168 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
359 mi
Range
586 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
586 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
100.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft