The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 20,600

€ 72,900

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.9
69.6
77.5
56.3
71.3
79.2
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
101.4
179.9
110.6
182.4
179.9 in
Length
182.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
805 lb
21.42 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S 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 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
120 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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24.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
24.62 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
472 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
542 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data