The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)

€ 22,000
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
€ 54,400
 ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 22,000
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 7.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
71.4
79.4
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
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
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
105
183.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
183.4 in
Length
176 in
105 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.64 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)

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)
6-speed manual 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)
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
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
28.45 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
12.4 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
10.3 lb
highway
No data
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
267 mi
Range
337 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
267 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
219.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
25.6 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
151 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
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data