The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 30,500
€ 36,800
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.6 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.56 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CKM*
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.69 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
702 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
