The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 32,000
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
708 lb
18.04 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
894 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
472 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data