The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 58,600
€ 32,800
€ 58,600
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.2
71.3
79.2
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.4
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.46 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
171 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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10.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.61 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
( 50 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
50 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
39 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
668 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
668 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
