The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 32,600

€ 58,100

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘ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 14.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1470
1820
2062
1409
1811
2011
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1470 mm
Height
1409 mm
2712
4769
2810
4628
4769 mm
Length
4628 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1601 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg

Weight Difference:
84 kg
4.99 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMP
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 bhp
345 bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
700 NM
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
131 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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11.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.88 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
11.6 kg/bhp
4.88 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
54 mpg
53 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
43 mpg
city
47 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
836 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
703 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 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
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data