The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 26,400
€ 65,900
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
57.7
71.5
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.7 in
Height
57.7 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178.8
187.8 in
Length
178.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
710 lb
17.94 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
120 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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27.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
27.06 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
680 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
680 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
191.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1316 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft
