The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
€ 34,800
€ 49,600
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.6 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
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
187.9
107.3
176.3
187.9 in
Length
176.3 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.6 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
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
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
148 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
133 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.18 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
21.9 lb/hp
12.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
43 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
746 mi
Range
359 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
746 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
104.1 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 3
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
