The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 30,900
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is 5.4 cm shorter, 4.2 cm narrower and 1.6 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
1431
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
1811
2011
1769 mm
Width
1811 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1447 mm
Height
1431 mm
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2575
4578
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
2810
4632
4578 mm
Length
4632 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2190 kg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
215 kg
12.61 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-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)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
350 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

115 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
490 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
490 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
485 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data