The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 36,200
€ 52,700
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 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 1.8 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 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 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
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJS*
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
18.64 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
32 mpg
city
13 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
684 mi
Range
332 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
684 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
223.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 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
