The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 39,500
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring (10 - 12) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 33,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.1 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
178.8 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.35 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 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 Touring
211 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
150 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
16.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
16.98 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
43 mpg  ( 48 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 Touring
48 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
689 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
689 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
31.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
113.1 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft