The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 32,800
€ 57,900
€ 32,800
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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.9
71.7
81.2
56
71.5
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.33 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B7
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
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CKM*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
713 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
115.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
