The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 37,300

€ 67,900

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1448
1814
2017
1409
1811
2011
1814 mm
Width
1811 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1448 mm
Height
1409 mm
2680
4689
2810
4628
4689 mm
Length
4628 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
2043 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg

Weight Difference:
134 kg
7.95 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

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 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DJG*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
380 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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8.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.17 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.57 kg/bhp
4.17 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
54 mpg
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
657 mi
Range
490 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
657 mi
490 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
107 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
492 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data