The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 62,900
€ 31,100
€ 62,900
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 9.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
57.1
71.5
79.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.1 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178.8
106.8
187.8
178.8 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
12.28 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
N54-K30
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
184 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 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
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.63 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
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
403 mi
Range
669 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
183.8 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
183.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
