The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,000
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 58,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,000
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 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
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 TDI (09 - 13)
101.4
180.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
180.2 in
Length
178.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.64 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.29 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
41 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
185.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
117.3 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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