The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
€ 50,900
€ 28,100
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS
54.9
68.5
76.3
57
69.6
77.5
68.5 in
Width
69.6 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
54.9 in
Height
57 in
107.3
176
101.5
180.2
176 in
Length
180.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.03 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS
E46
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS
162 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
334 mi
Range
455 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
455 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
