The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 48,800
€ 30,100
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.9
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
107.3
176
106.8
187.8
176 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.47 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
359 mi
Range
630 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
