The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 63,400
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 41,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700

ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.03 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N57-D30
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
345 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
170 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.63 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
42 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
804 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
665 mi
804 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft