The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 33,900
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 58,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100

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 5.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
58.1 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
187.7 in
Length
182.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
600 lb
16.15 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CZE*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

 REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data