The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 72,600
€ 33,900
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.5 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
55.5
71.3
79.2
61
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.5 in
Height
61 in
110.6
182.2
106.7
187.8
182.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.64 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
158 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
466 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
