The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
€ 37,700
€ 25,900
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 4.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
55.6
71.5
79.3
56.3
69.8
77.6
71.5 in
Width
69.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.6 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.9
104
183.5
178.9 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.85 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
E90
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
158 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.25 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
596 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
