The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 19,200
€ 50,900
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
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 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.78 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
1Z
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
104 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
41 mpg
city
13 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
759 mi
Range
334 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
759 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
221.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 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
