The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 29,200
€ 57,900
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI is 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.4
71.4
79.4
56
71.5
79.3
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
105.5
183.9
108.7
178
183.9 in
Length
178 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4361 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.18 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
17.69 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
518 mi
Range
400 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
518 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
125 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).
185.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
