The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 56,200
€ 31,100
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.12 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
156 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
334 mi
Range
630 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
630 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
