The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 33,400
€ 53,800
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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 S Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S 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 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.96 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S Touring
B8
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
22.94 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
55 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
46 mpg
city
13 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
954 mi
Range
332 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
954 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
223.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 3
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
