The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 33,800
€ 56,200
€ 33,800
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 EcoFuel is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
59.7
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
59.7 in
Height
54.7 in
106.8
187.8
107.3
176.3
187.8 in
Length
176.3 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.02 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
132 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 EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
283 mi
Range
334 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
221.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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
