The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 27,400

€ 64,200

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.5
71.4
79.4
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.5 in
Height
56.6 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 S Bi-Turbo
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
926 lb
23.93 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
E90
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CJS*
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
16.53 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
41 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
536 mi
Range
391 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
536 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
189.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
109.9 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S 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