The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 27,200
€ 63,900
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,900
ⓘ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 BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
59.7 in
Height
56.3 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 BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3402 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
14.29 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
120 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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32.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.5 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
32.71 lb/hp
11.5 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
989 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
989 mi
633 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1272 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
