The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 36,800
€ 26,800
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
71.5
79.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.6 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.37 %
General
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
M47
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
24.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
642 mi
Range
692 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
