The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Gasoline) (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 22,000

€ 57,900

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 G-TEC is 5.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.5
71.4
79.4
56
71.5
79.3
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.5 in
Height
56 in
105
183.4
108.7
178
183.4 in
Length
178 in
105 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
553 lb
15.25 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
108 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
28.45 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
44 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
586 mi
Range
400 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
586 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
185.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
100.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data