The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18)
€ 57,900
€ 31,300
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
56
71.5
79.3
57
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178
105.5
184.6
178 in
Length
184.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4160 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.68 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
400 mi
Range
478 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
