The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 35,100
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 75,800
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800

ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
71.4
79.4
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
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 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
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 S Bi-Turbo
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4447 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.92 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
F30
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
8-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)
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
48 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
449 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
697 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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).
157.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
100.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 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
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data