The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (17 - 19)
€ 40,100

€ 34,100

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
55.6
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
55.6 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.9
105.5
184.6
178.9 in
Length
184.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4259 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.38 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E90
Generation
5E
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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
632 mi
Range
634 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
634 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
1030 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft