The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 37,300
€ 57,900
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
71.4
79.4
56
71.5
79.3
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
56 in
105.5
184.6
108.7
178
184.6 in
Length
178 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.71 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.89 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
45 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
657 mi
Range
400 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
657 mi
400 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).
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).
185.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
107 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
377 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
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
