The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 33,100
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia RS 230
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
71.4
79.4
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo 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 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
105.5
184.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo 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
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.46 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo 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
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
186 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
36 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
408 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
478 mi
408 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).
181.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
123.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 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