The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 25,600
€ 70,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.5
71.4
79.4
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.4 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
105.7
183.9
110.6
182.4
183.9 in
Length
182.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
1014 lb
25.84 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CJS*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
16.35 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
510 mi
Range
472 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
510 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
115.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
