The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)

€ 58,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,600
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.5 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
182.2 in
Length
184.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4361 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
11.76 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
F30
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
173 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
675 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
675 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft