The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 30,600

€ 36,800

€ 30,600
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 24.9 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 DPF
1470
1820
2062
1413
1817
2015
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1470 mm
Height
1413 mm
2712
4769
2760
4520
4769 mm
Length
4520 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 DPF
1598 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
138 kg
8.64 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual 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
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
197 bhp
ALPINA D3 DPF
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
410 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
410 NM
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
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.41 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.8 kg/bhp
7.41 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 DPF
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
48 mpg
( 54 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
54 MPGe
ALPINA D3 DPF
9.2 kg
city
36 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
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
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data