The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 35,300
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS 230
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia RS 230 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
71.4
79.4
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.4 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
184.4 in
Length
182.2 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4259 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.06 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS 230
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
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
14.23 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
37 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
490 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
485 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data