The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 50,900
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
54.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
176 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.38 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E46
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
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.)
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
13 mpg
city
20.2 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
334 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
31.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data