The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 30,000

€ 58,100

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57
69.6
77.5
55.5
71.3
79.2
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57 in
Height
55.5 in
101.5
180.2
110.6
182.2
180.2 in
Length
182.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.65 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.28 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
703 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
444 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
145.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data