The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 27,900
€ 56,200
€ 27,900
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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
59.7
72.1
82
54.7
68.5
76.3
72.1 in
Width
68.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
59.7 in
Height
54.7 in
109.7
187.7
107.3
176.3
187.7 in
Length
176.3 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
14.47 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
B8
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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
128 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
24.98 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
35 mpg
city
14 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
692 mi
Range
334 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
