The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 17) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 25,400
€ 52,000
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
57.5
71.4
79.4
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.4 in
Width
68.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.5 in
Height
54.9 in
105.7
183.9
107.3
176
183.9 in
Length
176 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
2798 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.25 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
5E
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 S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
148 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
136 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
18.91 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
39 mpg
city
13 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
634 mi
Range
337 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
634 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
219.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
