The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 18,200

€ 70,800

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘ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 1.6 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
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
959 lb
24.44 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic 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
114 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
29.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
29.36 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
30 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
432 mi
Range
472 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
432 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
149.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 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
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data