The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI (09 - 09)
€ 75,800

€ 22,400

€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 S 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 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.9
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
110.6
182.4
101.4
179.9
182.4 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
882 lb
22.48 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
F30
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
187 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
449 mi
Range
488 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
488 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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