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 4.9 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
57.5
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
57.5 in
Height
56 in
105.7
183.9
108.7
178.9
183.9 in
Length
178.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
18.83 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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 5100 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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
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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16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
16.53 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
41 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
214 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
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
