The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 41,700

€ 63,400

€ 41,700
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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.7
72.1
82
55.5
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
59.7 in
Height
55.5 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.2
187.7 in
Length
182.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3691 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.03 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DFH*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
142 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
19.74 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
46 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
804 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
804 mi
665 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
104.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft