The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 33,800
€ 72,900
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 S 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
188
110.6
182.4
188 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.83 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DPC*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
148 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
21.38 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
44 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
774 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
774 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
100.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
