The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 30,400
€ 36,800
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
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
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.61 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
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 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMP
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
925 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
