The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 33,800
€ 60,400
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
57.1
71.5
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.7 in
Height
57.1 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 BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
10.78 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B7
Generation
E91
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CTH*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.47 lb/hp
10.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
395 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
395 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
187.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 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
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft
