The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 61,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

ⓘ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 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
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 Bi-Turbo
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
8.94 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual 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 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

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23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
23 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
20.2 lb
city
16 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
303 mi
Range
384 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
384 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).
193.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data