The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 36,200

€ 63,400

€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 10.6 cm taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
1516
1832
2083
1410
1811
2011
1832 mm
Width
1811 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1516 mm
Height
1410 mm
2786
4767
2810
4628
4767 mm
Length
4628 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1820 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2295 kg

Weight Difference:
315 kg
17.31 %

General
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CJS*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
178 bhp
345 bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
250 NM
700 NM
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
8.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.28 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
8.46 kg/bhp
5.28 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
47 mpg
50 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
684 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
684 mi
665 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
495 L












1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L