The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 58,600
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,400
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 13.7 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 4.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1428
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
1811
2011
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1428 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
2810
4632
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
2712
4769
4632 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1517 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
143 kg
8.61 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
700 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
171 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
4.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4.81 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
53 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
47 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
668 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data