The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 28,500
€ 60,400
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.4
71.7
81.2
56.2
71.3
79.2
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
59.4 in
Height
56.2 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
10.57 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
122 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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32.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32.8 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
1012 mi
Range
656 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1012 mi
656 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
88.5 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
