The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 52,000
€ 23,900
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 9.8 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
1395
1739
1939
1445
1769
1969
1739 mm
Width
1769 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1395 mm
Height
1445 mm
2725
4471
2575
4569
4471 mm
Length
4569 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.41 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic 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
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
158 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
250 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
8.86 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
42 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
337 mi
Range
503 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
503 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 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
585 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L
