The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
€ 28,700
€ 37,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 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
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
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CZC*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
733 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
111 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
