The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
€ 30,400
€ 37,700
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.6 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178.9
187.8 in
Length
178.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.58 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMP
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
925 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
111 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
