The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 31,300
Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia RS 230
€ 64,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200

ⓘ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 230 is 5.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18)
71.4
79.4
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18)
105.5
184.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
184.6 in
Length
178.9 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4160 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
19.1 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CHH*
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
258 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
13.79 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
36 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
391 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
478 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
189.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
123.1 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data