The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 28,300
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 72,600
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,600

ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
71.7
81.2
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
59.7 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
187.8 in
Length
182.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3322 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5060 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
690 lb
17.2 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-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)
*CAX*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
126 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
27.68 lb/hp
9.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 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
1329 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft