The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (17 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,800

€ 69,700

€ 34,800
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.7 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
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.4 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.2 in
Height
55.5 in
105.5
184.6
110.6
182.2
184.6 in
Length
182.2 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4361 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
15.03 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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18.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
18.11 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
48 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
484 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
634 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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).
145.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
100.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
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
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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