The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 30,100
€ 61,200
€ 30,100
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 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.9
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
57.9 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 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.69 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CDA*
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
630 mi
Range
408 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
