The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI (09 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 17,600

€ 52,700

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
57.1
69.6
77.5
54.7
68.5
76.3
69.6 in
Width
68.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.1 in
Height
54.7 in
101.4
179.9
107.3
176.3
179.9 in
Length
176.3 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.71 %

General
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
1Z
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
101 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
117 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
28.27 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
33 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
475 mi
Range
332 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
475 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
223.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
136.5 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft











45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft