The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 37,700
€ 32,800
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55.6
71.5
79.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.6 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.9
106.8
187.8
178.9 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.95 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
152 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.25 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
( 49 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
49 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
702 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
111 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).
31.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
