The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)

€ 28,600
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
€ 54,400
 ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16)
71.4
79.4
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
71.4 in
Width
68.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.5 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16)
105.5
183.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
183.4 in
Length
176 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4273 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.46 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)

General

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
5E
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
178 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
207 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
17.69 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
37 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
337 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
534 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
219.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
121.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 3.3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data