The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)
€ 58,100

€ 22,500

€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 D3 Bi-Turbo is 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.9
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
182.2
101.4
179.9
182.2 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
19.89 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
F30
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
150 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
173 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.77 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
703 mi
Range
495 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
495 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft