The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

€ 24,500
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 48,800
 ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800

ⓘ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 S.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 S
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
71.4
79.4
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 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 Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
105
183.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
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 S
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.42 %
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

General

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 S
5E
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
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
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
138 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 S
134 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
20.29 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
47 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
39 mpg
city
15 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
359 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
206.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
94.8 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 S
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