The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 18,200
€ 48,800
€ 18,200
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 1.6 MPI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
56.9
69.6
77.5
54.9
68.5
76.3
69.6 in
Width
68.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.9 in
Height
54.9 in
101.4
179.9
107.3
176
179.9 in
Length
176 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.23 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
1Z
Generation
E46
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 manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
114 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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29.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
29.36 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
30 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
432 mi
Range
359 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
432 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
206.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
149.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
