The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,900
€ 69,700
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 BMT ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.7
72.1
82
55.5
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
59.7 in
Height
55.5 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.2
187.7 in
Length
182.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
16.98 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CZE*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.64 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
719 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
