The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) 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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.52 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CDG*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
132 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
10.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
20.6 lb
city
17 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
303 mi
Range
395 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
395 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
31.5 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 EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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
