The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 30,900

€ 40,100

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57
69.6
77.5
55.6
71.5
79.3
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
55.6 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 D3 Bi-Turbo
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.78 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
570 mi
Range
632 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data