The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 28,100
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘ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 Skoda Octavia RS is 2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
101.5
180.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
180.2 in
Length
182.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
18.22 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.06 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
472 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
455 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
142.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data