The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 36,200
€ 63,400
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.7
72.1
82
57.7
71.5
79.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.7 in
Height
57.7 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.8
187.7 in
Length
178.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3318 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
17.52 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8
Generation
E91
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CJS*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
18.64 lb/hp
11.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
684 mi
Range
384 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
684 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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).
193.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft
