The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 38,000

€ 69,700

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.2
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
57.2 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 Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3468 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4601 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
456 lb
11.62 %

General
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5E
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Station Wagon RS TDI
181 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
19.16 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
44 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
484 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
645 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
145.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
109.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
17.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












49.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft