The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 26,600

€ 67,900

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 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 Bi-Turbo
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4083 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
21.71 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
178 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
16.53 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
41 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
545 mi
Range
490 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
545 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
108 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
108 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data