The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 30,900
€ 52,000
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
57
69.6
77.5
54.9
68.5
76.3
69.6 in
Width
68.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57 in
Height
54.9 in
101.4
180.2
107.3
176
180.2 in
Length
176 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
1Z
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
139 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
570 mi
Range
337 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
219.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
