The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)
€ 30,600
€ 69,800
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
54.1
71.9
79.7
73 in
Width
71.9 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
55.8 in
Height
54.1 in
106.7
188.9
110.6
182.7
188.9 in
Length
182.7 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.95 %
General
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3C/35
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CDA*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
138 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
▶ REPLAY
21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
21 lb/hp
9.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
572 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
572 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
144 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
144 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
