The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 60,400
€ 33,400
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.1
71.5
79.3
59.7
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178.8
109.7
187.7
178.8 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.93 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
175 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
395 mi
Range
746 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
