The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 18,200

€ 58,800

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
69.6
77.5
56
71.5
79.3
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56 in
101.4
179.9
108.7
178.9
179.9 in
Length
178.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.23 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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29.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
29.36 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
30 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
432 mi
Range
400 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
432 mi
400 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).
185.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
149.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 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
981 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data