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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.4
180.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
180.2 in
Length
182.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.61 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data