The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 58,800
€ 32,400
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 8.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56
71.5
79.3
57.9
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
108.7
178.9
106.8
187.8
178.9 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.78 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
400 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
