The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 35,100
€ 54,400
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
57
71.4
79.4
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.4 in
Width
68.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57 in
Height
54.9 in
105.5
184.4
107.3
176
184.4 in
Length
176 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4447 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
5E
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.88 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
48 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
42 mpg
city
14 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
697 mi
Range
337 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
697 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
219.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
100.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
