The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 32,400

€ 36,800

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is 6.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
57
71.4
79.4
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
105.5
184.4
108.7
178
184.4 in
Length
178 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4405 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.13 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
5E
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 manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 DPF
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18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.35 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
621 mi
Range
642 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
621 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
102.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data