The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 22,000

€ 58,800

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘ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 4.5 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
178.9
183.4 in
Length
178.9 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
Natural Gas (CNG)
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
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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
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
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
7 MPGe
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
16 lb
city
17 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
267 mi
Range
400 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
267 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
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
25.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 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
12.7 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data