The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 26,800

€ 54,400

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
57.4
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
57.4 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 G-TEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
3128 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4171 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.04 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
5E
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
108 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 G-TEC
148 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
28.96 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
7 MPGe
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
16 lb
city
14 mpg
11 lb
highway
No data
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
259 mi
Range
337 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
259 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
219.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
26.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data