The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 30,500
€ 58,600
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57.5
72.1
82
56.2
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.5 in
Height
56.2 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.2 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
991 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
668 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
