The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (17 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 34,100
€ 67,900
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
71.4
79.4
56.3
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
105.5
184.6
110.6
182.4
184.6 in
Length
182.4 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4259 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.07 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 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 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DJG*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
17.85 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
48 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
490 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
634 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
100.7 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 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
