The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 58,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 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 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
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 Bi-Turbo
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.54 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
185.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data