The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 32,400
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 72,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
71.4
79.4
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.4 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
184.4 in
Length
182.4 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4405 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
11.63 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5E
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 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.35 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
472 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
621 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
102.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data