The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

€ 37,300
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 53,800
 ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 37,300
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 11.6 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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
187.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
187.9 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
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.2 %
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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 1600 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

▶ REPLAY
23.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
23.68 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
57 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
57 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
51 mpg
city
13 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
894 mi
Range
332 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
894 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
223.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 3
222 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
1279 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