The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 30,600
€ 54,400
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 3.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.7 in
Width
68.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.9 in
Height
54.9 in
106.8
187.8
107.3
176
187.8 in
Length
176 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 3.3
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.38 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 3.3
B7
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 3.3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20.2 lb
city
14 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
303 mi
Range
337 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
219.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
