The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 30,900
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is 3.3 cm longer, 4.8 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1447
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1769
1969
1437
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
1817
2015
1769 mm
Width
1817 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1447 mm
Height
1437 mm
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2575
4578
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
2760
4545
4578 mm
Length
4545 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2200 kg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 kg
15.1 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-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 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
350 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

 REPLAY
8.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.94 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.87 kg/bhp
4.94 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
384 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
193.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data