The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 33,400
€ 60,400
€ 33,400
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 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.7
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
59.7 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 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
10.36 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CDA*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 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 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.64 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
613 mi
Range
656 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
613 mi
656 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1276 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
