The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 61,200

€ 16,600

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
56
71.5
79.3
57.5
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56 in
Height
57.5 in
108.7
178.9
105
183.4
178.9 in
Length
183.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
2685 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3898 lb

Weight Difference:
941 lb
25.95 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
85 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
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9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
31.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
408 mi
Range
598 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
598 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
98.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft