The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 30,400
€ 47,800
€ 30,400
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 2.0 BlueTDI 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 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.24 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
B7
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMP
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
41 mpg
city
15 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
925 mi
Range
362 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
