The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 23,900
€ 70,800
€ 23,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
69.6
77.5
55.5
71.3
79.2
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.9 in
Height
55.5 in
101.4
179.9
110.6
182.2
179.9 in
Length
182.2 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
20.24 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-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)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.53 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
472 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
503 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 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
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
