The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 20,800

€ 61,800

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
69.6
77.5
56.6
71.5
79.3
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56.6 in
101.4
179.9
108.7
178.9
179.9 in
Length
178.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
772 lb
19.95 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
104 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
29.78 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
560 mi
Range
384 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
560 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
193.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
125.5 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data