The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 74,700
€ 33,800
€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo 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 EcoFuel.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
7.47 %
General
ALPINA B3 S 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
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S 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-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 Touring
434 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
188 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
460 mi
Range
283 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
460 mi
283 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 Touring
153.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
