The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 22,300
€ 50,900
€ 22,300
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 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 3.3.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.12 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
120 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
24.98 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
542 mi
Range
334 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
542 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
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).
221.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 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
