The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 29,000
€ 57,900
€ 29,000
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 TDI is 5.8 cm longer, 4.8 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1447
1769
1969
1422
1817
2015
1769 mm
Width
1817 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1447 mm
Height
1422 mm
2575
4578
2760
4520
4578 mm
Length
4520 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
10.64 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
350 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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8.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.75 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
50 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
38 mpg
city
20 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
600 mi
Range
400 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
600 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
185.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
117.3 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
234 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
