The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 63,900
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 33,800
 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 63,900
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 13.9 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 8.5 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1431
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
1811
2011
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1431 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
2810
4632
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4771
4632 mm
Length
4771 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1800 kg
Kerb Weight
1647 kg
2275 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2170 kg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
153 kg
8.5 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F31
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Variant 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
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
345 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
700 NM
220 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
168 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
5.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5.22 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg  ( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
45 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
633 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
633 mi
303 mi
VW Passat Variant 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 Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
495 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L