The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 19,000
€ 52,000
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
56.9
69.6
77.5
54.9
68.5
76.3
69.6 in
Width
68.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.9 in
Height
54.9 in
101.4
179.9
107.3
176
179.9 in
Length
176 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.5 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
1Z
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
104 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
119 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
27.45 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
579 mi
Range
337 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
579 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
219.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
