The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 31,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘ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 ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
58.1 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
187.7 in
Length
182.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
811 lb
20.96 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CZE*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data