The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 40,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.6 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
178.9 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.93 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CZE*
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 5000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
746 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data