The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 30,000
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS
€ 58,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800

ⓘ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 3.3 cm longer, 4.8 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1447
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
1769
1969
1422
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
1817
2015
1769 mm
Width
1817 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1447 mm
Height
1422 mm
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
2577
4578
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
2760
4545
4578 mm
Length
4545 mm
2577 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2090 kg
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
190 kg
11.55 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
280 NM
500 NM
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

100 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS
7.39 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
37 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
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
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
234 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data