The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo 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
€ 67,900
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 14.1 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1409
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
1811
2011
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1409 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
2810
4628
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
4628 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 kg
3.92 %
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
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol 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
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

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

58 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
4.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.17 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
28 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
490 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data