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 11.7 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
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 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.45 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
B7
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
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
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
