The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 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 EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 24.9 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1422
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
1817
2015
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1470 mm
Height
1422 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
2760
4520
4769 mm
Length
4520 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1619 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2090 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.58 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CDG*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.94 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 kg
city
20 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
303 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
185.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
234 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data