The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 15,700
€ 50,900
€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
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 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.2 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
1Z
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
79 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
97 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
108 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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35.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
35.03 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
37 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
28 mpg
city
13 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
534 mi
Range
334 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
534 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
221.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
121.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
