The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 32,600
€ 40,100
€ 32,600
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 2.0 BlueTDI 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 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1601 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.25 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
211 bhp
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 bhp
211 bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
450 NM
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
131 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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11.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.42 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
11.6 kg/bhp
7.42 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
54 mpg
50 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
836 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
559 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
