The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 75,800
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800

ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
866 lb
22.07 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 S 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 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CZE*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
187 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 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
9.04 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
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
405 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
405 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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 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
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data