The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 30,000
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

ⓘ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 is 2.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
180.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
180.2 in
Length
178 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.55 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

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16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.28 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
400 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
444 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
185.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
145.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data