The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 22,300

€ 40,100

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
69.6
77.5
55.6
71.5
79.3
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.6 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 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.1 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
120 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
24.98 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
542 mi
Range
677 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
542 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
115.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data