The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 31,400
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 72,600
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
59.7 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
187.8 in
Length
182.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3583 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5060 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.72 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMP
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

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25.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
25.96 lb/hp
9.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft