The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 17,200

€ 67,900

€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
69.6
77.5
55.5
71.3
79.2
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.9 in
Height
55.5 in
101.4
179.9
110.6
182.2
179.9 in
Length
182.2 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
915 lb
24.63 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
104 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
26.92 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
490 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
600 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
108 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data