The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06)
€ 32,700
€ 50,000
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
53.8
69.2
80.1
73 in
Width
69.2 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.8 in
Height
53.8 in
106.7
188.9
107.3
176.7
188.9 in
Length
176.7 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.17 %
General
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3C/35
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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 CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
137 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
596 mi
Range
359 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
596 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
206.5 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
