The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 27,400

€ 58,800

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘ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 12.5 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1461
1814
2017
1422
1817
2015
1814 mm
Width
1817 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1461 mm
Height
1422 mm
2686
4670
2760
4545
4670 mm
Length
4545 mm
2686 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
310 kg
18.84 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CJS*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
250 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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7.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
7.5 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
49 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
536 mi
Range
400 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
536 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
109.9 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
234 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data