The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 35,200
€ 40,100
€ 35,200
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 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22.2 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1476
1832
2083
1413
1817
2015
1832 mm
Width
1817 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1476 mm
Height
1413 mm
2786
4767
2760
4545
4767 mm
Length
4545 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.43 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CJS*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
211 bhp
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 bhp
211 bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
250 NM
450 NM
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.42 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
8.31 kg/bhp
7.42 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
48 mpg
47 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
695 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
