The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 34,700
€ 40,100
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
72.1
82
55.6
71.5
79.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.6 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.9
187.7 in
Length
178.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.27 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DPC*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
759 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
