The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 30,600
€ 40,100
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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
178.9
187.8 in
Length
178.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.07 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CDG*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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
42 mpg
( 47 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
47 MPGe
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
20.2 lb
city
31 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
303 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
677 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
