The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 40,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,900
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 D3 Bi-Turbo is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.4
180.2
178.9 in
Length
180.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.78 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
570 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft