The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 32,600
€ 58,100
€ 32,600
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 1.6 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
72.1
82
55.5
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
58.1 in
Height
55.5 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.2
187.7 in
Length
182.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.17 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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
118 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
173 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
27.65 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
917 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
917 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
