The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 33,800

€ 74,700

€ 33,800
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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
7.47 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CDG*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
132 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
283 mi
Range
460 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
460 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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