The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 33,900
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,900
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 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 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 DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
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 DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
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 Bi-Turbo
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
809 lb
20.62 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

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)
7-speed dual clutch 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
185 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.6 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
96.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 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
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data