The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 30,900
€ 64,200
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57
69.6
77.5
56.6
71.5
79.3
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
56.6 in
101.4
180.2
108.7
178.9
180.2 in
Length
178.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.09 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
570 mi
Range
391 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
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).
189.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
