The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS 245 DSG (17 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)

€ 36,200
Skoda Octavia RS 245 DSG (17 - 19) Skoda Octavia RS 245
€ 50,900
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia RS 245 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Skoda Octavia RS 245
ALPINA B3 3.3
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 245 DSG (17 - 19)
71.4
79.4
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
71.4 in
Width
68.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 245 DSG (17 - 19)
105.5
184.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176
184.6 in
Length
176 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS 245
ALPINA B3 3.3
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4259 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Skoda Octavia RS 245 DSG (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)

General

Skoda Octavia RS 245
ALPINA B3 3.3
5E
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS 245
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
242 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
273 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS 245
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 245

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

 REPLAY
13.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
13.35 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS 245
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
37 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
28 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
334 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
485 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
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).
221.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 245
121.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 3
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS 245
ALPINA B3 3.3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data