The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 58,600
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.2
71.3
79.2
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.2 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.15 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B7
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
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CKM*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
713 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
668 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
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
115.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
