The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 61,800
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178.9
187.8 in
Length
178.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
670 lb
17.32 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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26.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26.66 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
737 mi
Range
384 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
737 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
193.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
