The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 49,600
€ 33,800
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
54.7
68.5
76.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
54.7 in
Height
59.7 in
107.3
176.3
106.8
187.8
176.3 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.41 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E46
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 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 Touring
276 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
163 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
22 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 Touring
22 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
15 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
359 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
31.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
