The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 25,800
€ 67,900
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.9 in
Height
55.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.2
187.8 in
Length
182.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
13.89 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
26.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26.66 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
737 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
737 mi
490 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 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
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
