The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 21,500
€ 48,800
€ 21,500
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 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
57.5
71.4
79.4
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.4 in
Width
68.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.5 in
Height
54.9 in
105.7
183.9
107.3
176
183.9 in
Length
176 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.01 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
5E
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DDY*
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
89 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
116 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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32.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
32.33 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
52 mpg
city
15 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
777 mi
Range
359 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
777 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 TDI
82.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
