The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 32,300
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 64,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200

ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)
71.4
79.4
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)
105.5
184.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
184.6 in
Length
178.9 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4215 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
17.65 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DJG*
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
17.6 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
52 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
391 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
690 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
189.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
92.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data