The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 72,600
€ 34,800
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
56.3
71.3
79.2
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
187.9
182.4 in
Length
187.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
20.33 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
183 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.07 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
466 mi
Range
746 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
