The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 34,700
€ 70,800
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
20.23 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DPC*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
