The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 32,800
€ 61,200
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S 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
178.9
187.8 in
Length
178.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.57 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S 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 EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CDG*
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
283 mi
Range
408 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
