The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 36,800
€ 25,400
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA D3 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
55.6
71.5
79.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.6 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178
106.8
188.8
178 in
Length
188.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %
General
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
M47
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
