The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 30,600
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 22.4 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1820
2062
1422
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
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 (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
2760
4545
4769 mm
Length
4545 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1598 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2090 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
47 kg
2.86 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S 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
6-speed manual 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 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CDG*
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
395 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
540 NM
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

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.16 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.8 kg/bhp
4.16 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S 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 S Bi-Turbo
9.2 kg
city
21 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
303 mi
Range
408 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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