The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 31,600
€ 64,200
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
58.1
72.1
82
56.6
71.5
79.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.1 in
Height
56.6 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.9
187.7 in
Length
178.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
811 lb
20.96 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B8
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 ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CZE*
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
748 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
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).
189.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
