The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 58,800
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.6
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
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
123 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
45 mpg
city
17 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1061 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
185.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
