The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 50,600

€ 32,500

€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
54.7
68.5
76.3
60.3
71.4
79.4
68.5 in
Width
71.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.7 in
Height
60.3 in
107.3
176.3
105.5
184.5
176.3 in
Length
184.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4612 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
5E
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.17 lb/hp
18.85 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
21 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
353 mi
Range
503 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
353 mi
503 mi
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
210.3 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 Touring
210.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft











38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.3 cu ft