The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 37,300
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘ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 2.2 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 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
71.4
79.4
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD 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 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
105.5
184.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
184.6 in
Length
182.4 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
12.87 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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)
*DJG*
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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
45 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
472 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
657 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
107 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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
107 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 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