The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 40,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.07 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg  ( 47 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
47 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31 mpg
city
20.2 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
677 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
677 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
31.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
115.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1151 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data