The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 52,000
€ 25,400
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 12.8 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 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
188.8
176 in
Length
188.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.7 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
E46
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
