The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 31,600

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 ACT.
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 ACT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5 %

General
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
M47
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
642 mi
Range
748 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data