The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 48,800
€ 27,400
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 19.9 cm shorter, 7.5 cm narrower and 6.6 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
1395
1739
1939
1461
1814
2017
1739 mm
Width
1814 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1395 mm
Height
1461 mm
2725
4471
2686
4670
4471 mm
Length
4670 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2686 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.93 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
5E
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
178 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
250 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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4.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.5 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.82 kg/bhp
7.5 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
26 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
17 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
359 mi
Range
536 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
536 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
590 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1580 L
