The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 22,900
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA D3 DPF is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA D3 DPF
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
104
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.68 %
General
ALPINA D3 DPF
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 DPF
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
M47
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
118 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
596 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 DPF
121.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
