The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 30,500
€ 70,800
€ 30,500
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 SCR BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.5
72.1
82
55.5
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.5 in
Height
55.5 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.2
187.7 in
Length
182.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
619 lb
16 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
55 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
991 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
