The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 52,000
€ 32,400
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 29.8 cm shorter, 8.1 cm narrower and 7.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1395
1739
1939
1470
1820
2062
1739 mm
Width
1820 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1395 mm
Height
1470 mm
2725
4471
2712
4769
4471 mm
Length
4769 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1517 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.44 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
337 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
