The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
€ 32,400
€ 72,900
€ 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 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 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
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.01 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CDA*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
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
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
8.66 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
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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).
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)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
