The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 77,600
€ 31,100
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
56.3
71.3
79.2
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 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 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
732 lb
18 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 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 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
185 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.37 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
405 mi
Range
669 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
405 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
174.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
