The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 28,700
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘ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 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
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo 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 DSG (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo 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
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
18.17 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CZC*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data