The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 26,200

€ 61,800

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 4.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.5
71.4
79.4
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.5 in
Height
56.6 in
105.7
183.9
108.7
178.9
183.9 in
Length
178.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
1036 lb
26.78 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
E90
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DPC*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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19.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
19.14 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
634 mi
Range
384 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
193.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data