The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 36,800
€ 27,500
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.6
71.5
79.3
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.6 in
Height
57.6 in
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
General
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
M47
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
1061 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
