The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 33,100

€ 47,800

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS 230 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 21.8 cm longer, 7.5 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 3.3
1448
1814
2017
1395
1739
1939
1814 mm
Width
1739 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1448 mm
Height
1395 mm
2680
4689
2725
4471
4689 mm
Length
4471 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 3.3
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1907 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.69 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 3.3
5E
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
3300 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 bhp
276 bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
350 NM
335 NM
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
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6.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.25 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
6.34 kg/bhp
5.25 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
43 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
478 mi
Range
362 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
478 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
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).
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).
204.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
123.1 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 3.3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
467 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
440 L










1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data