The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 15,700

€ 61,800

€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V is 0.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
69.6
77.5
56.6
71.5
79.3
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56.6 in
101.4
179.9
108.7
178.9
179.9 in
Length
178.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
1102 lb
28.48 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
79 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
97 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
108 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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35.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
35.03 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
37 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
534 mi
Range
384 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
534 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
193.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
121.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data