The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 32,400
€ 40,100
€ 32,400
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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22.4 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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
4545
4769 mm
Length
4545 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.07 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B7
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
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CDA*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
211 bhp
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
211 bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
450 NM
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.42 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
7.42 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
50 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
621 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
