The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 33,000
€ 47,800
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 3.3
58.1
72.1
82
54.9
68.5
76.3
72.1 in
Width
68.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
58.1 in
Height
54.9 in
109.7
187.7
107.3
176
187.7 in
Length
176 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 3.3
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.56 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 3.3
B8
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZE*
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 3.3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
36 mpg
city
15 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
746 mi
Range
362 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
204.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
