The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 72,900
€ 32,800
€ 72,900
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 S Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.4
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.05 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S 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
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
190 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
472 mi
Range
283 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
