The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 30,600
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
71.4
79.4
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
71.4 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
184.4 in
Length
182.4 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4361 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
12.8 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
51 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
490 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
675 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
94.6 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data