The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 27,900
€ 63,400
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘ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 BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.7
72.1
82
57.7
71.5
79.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.7 in
Height
57.7 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.8
187.7 in
Length
178.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3073 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
950 lb
23.61 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8
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 BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CZC*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
128 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
24.98 lb/hp
11.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
692 mi
Range
384 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
193.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft
