The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)

€ 32,400
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 47,800
 ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
71.4
79.4
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
71.4 in
Width
68.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
107.3
176
184.4 in
Length
176 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4405 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.79 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
5E
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.35 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
40 mpg
city
15 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
362 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
621 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
204.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
102.8 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data