2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B3 and 2009 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 747 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3.
Because 2009 Alpina B3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Alpina B3 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Alpina | Volkswagen |
| Model | B3 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
