The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 37,700
€ 27,300
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 BMT.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.28 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.25 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
725 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
