The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
€ 31,400
€ 49,600
€ 31,400
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 2.0 BlueTDI 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 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.14 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
B7
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMP
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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25.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.18 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
25.96 lb/hp
12.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
41 mpg
city
15 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
925 mi
Range
359 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
206.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
