The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 35,300
€ 69,700
€ 35,300
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 1.6 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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
187.9
110.6
182.2
187.9 in
Length
182.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.72 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
118 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
28.86 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
50 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
853 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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
