The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
€ 33,700
€ 49,600
€ 33,700
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 1.6 TDI SCR 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 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
B8
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
118 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 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.18 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
28.58 lb/hp
12.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
49 mpg
city
15 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
853 mi
Range
359 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 3
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 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
