The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 31,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 4.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.5 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
10.67 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 SportWagen 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 Touring
404 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
188 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
279 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
279 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft