The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
€ 50,600

€ 17,600

€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
54.7
68.5
76.3
57.1
69.6
77.5
68.5 in
Width
69.6 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
54.7 in
Height
57.1 in
107.3
176.3
101.4
179.9
176.3 in
Length
179.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.08 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
E46
Generation
1Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
101 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.17 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
21 mpg
33 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
353 mi
Range
475 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
353 mi
475 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
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).
136.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
210.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft











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