The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 33,900
€ 56,200
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 6.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
61
71.7
81.2
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.7 in
Width
68.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
61 in
Height
54.7 in
106.7
187.8
107.3
176.3
187.8 in
Length
176.3 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.45 %
General
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
B7
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Alltrack 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
S52-B33
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
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
158 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
131 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
22.18 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
565 mi
Range
334 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
565 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
221.6 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
145.8 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
