The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 32,800
€ 36,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 DPF
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.6 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 DPF
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.83 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 DPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
45 MPGe
ALPINA D3 DPF
20.6 lb
city
30 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
303 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
