The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 33,900
€ 57,900
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 9.7 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
72.1
82
56
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
109.7
187.7
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.09 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 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
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
719 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
400 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).
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
96.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 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
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
