The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 48,200

€ 40,100

€ 48,200
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 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
72.1
82
55.6
71.5
79.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.6 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.9
187.7 in
Length
178.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.95 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CUA*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
237 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
15.81 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
720 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
720 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 TDI SCR
117.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data