The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 63,400
€ 28,500
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.5
71.3
79.2
59.4
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.5 in
Height
59.4 in
110.6
182.2
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
602 lb
15 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
345 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
170 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.8 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.63 lb/hp
32.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
42 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
665 mi
Range
1012 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
665 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
115.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
