The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 24,500

€ 54,400

€ 24,500
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 Green 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 Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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
183.4
107.3
176
183.4 in
Length
176 in
105 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.58 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
5E
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline 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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
138 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
20.29 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
47 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
39 mpg
city
14 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
337 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 Green tec
94.8 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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