The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 19,500

€ 52,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
1445
1769
1969
1395
1739
1939
1769 mm
Width
1739 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1445 mm
Height
1395 mm
2575
4569
2725
4471
4569 mm
Length
4471 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.78 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
1Z
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
250 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
119 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
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12.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
12.98 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
55 mpg
city
16 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
814 mi
Range
337 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
814 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
219.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
440 L










1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data