The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 33,100

€ 70,800

€ 33,100
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 Skoda Octavia RS 230 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1448
1814
2017
1409
1811
2011
1814 mm
Width
1811 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1448 mm
Height
1409 mm
2680
4689
2810
4628
4689 mm
Length
4628 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
1907 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2230 kg

Weight Difference:
315 kg
17.95 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CHH*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
350 NM
600 NM
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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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6.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.34 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
6.34 kg/bhp
4.34 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
43 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
478 mi
Range
472 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
478 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 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).
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 230
123.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
467 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data