The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 57,900
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 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.57 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
N54-K20
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

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

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 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
24 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
24 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
17 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
400 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
185.7 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
185.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data