The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 56,200
€ 33,800
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
54.7
68.5
76.3
57.2
71.4
79.4
68.5 in
Width
71.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.7 in
Height
57.2 in
107.3
176.3
105.5
184.6
176.3 in
Length
184.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4306 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.3 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
E46
Generation
5E
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
156 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
14.2 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
334 mi
Range
471 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
471 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
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).
125 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
125 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 230
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.3 cu ft
