The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 41,900

€ 36,200

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
57.1
71.5
79.3
59.7
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178.8
109.7
187.7
178.8 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
211 hp
178 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
17.09 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
665 mi
Range
684 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
665 mi
684 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
117.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft