The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 31,600
€ 40,100
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
72.1
82
55.6
71.5
79.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.6 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.9
187.7 in
Length
178.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.36 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B8
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CZE*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
748 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
