The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 35,700
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,700
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 2.0 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.9 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
187.8 in
Length
182.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.02 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data