The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 37,700
€ 27,500
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.6
71.5
79.3
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.6 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
152 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.25 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
1061 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
