The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 63,400
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) 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
€ 63,400
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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.5 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
182.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
9.5 %
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
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 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 Touring
345 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 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
170 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 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
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.63 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
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 Touring
47 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
37 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
665 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
665 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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 Touring
115.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft