The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 24,800

€ 75,800

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.5
71.4
79.4
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.4 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
105
183.4
110.6
182.4
183.4 in
Length
182.4 in
105 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
21.63 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
178 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
17.28 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
39 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
510 mi
Range
449 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
510 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
157.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
115.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
944 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