The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 74,700
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700
ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.3 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
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
59.7 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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
589 lb
15.01 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CTH*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
158 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
9.04 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
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
669 mi
Range
460 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
669 mi
460 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 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
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
