The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 16,500
€ 67,900
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 1.6 MPI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
69.6
77.5
56.3
71.3
79.2
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
101.4
179.9
110.6
182.4
179.9 in
Length
182.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
871 lb
23.17 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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28.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
28.59 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
32 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
490 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
462 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
140.2 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
