The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 60,400
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 33,800
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 60,400
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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
56.2
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
71.3
79.2
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 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 BMT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.04 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
345 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
170 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.06 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
44 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
656 mi
Range
702 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
656 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
117.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
111 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft