The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 52,000
€ 16,600
€ 52,000
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 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 1.2 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2685 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3898 lb
Weight Difference:
578 lb
17.71 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
E46
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
85 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
31.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
13 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
337 mi
Range
598 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
598 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
219.8 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
219.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
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
