The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 29,200
€ 67,900
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.4
71.4
79.4
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.4 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
55.5 in
105.5
183.9
110.6
182.2
183.9 in
Length
182.2 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4361 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
15.26 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 4500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
17.69 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
490 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
518 mi
490 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 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
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
