The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 36,800
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 24.9 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1413
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
1817
2015
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1817 mm
Width
1820 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1413 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
2760
4520
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
4520 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
159 kg
9.82 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E90
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
M47
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
410 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
410 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
7.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 DPF
7.41 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg  ( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
ALPINA D3 DPF
54 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
36 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
642 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data