The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
€ 48,800
€ 16,500
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI.
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.9
69.6
77.5
68.5 in
Width
69.6 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
54.9 in
Height
56.9 in
107.3
176
101.4
179.9
176 in
Length
179.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.67 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
E46
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
101 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
28.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
359 mi
Range
462 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
462 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
