The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 58,100
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,800
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 EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 14.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1409
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
1811
2011
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1470 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
2810
4628
4769 mm
Length
4628 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1619 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2160 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 kg
3.92 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CDG*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
345 bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
700 NM
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.88 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.94 kg/bhp
4.88 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
53 mpg  ( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
60 MPGe
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 kg
city
47 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
303 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data