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