The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

€ 32,400
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 72,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 13.7 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1431
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
1811
2011
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1470 mm
Height
1431 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
2712
4769
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
2810
4632
4769 mm
Length
4632 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2190 kg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
188 kg
11.03 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CDA*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
434 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
660 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.93 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
3.93 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
409 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data