The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
182.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
7.75 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
190 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
22 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
472 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
31.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data