The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)
€ 34,900

€ 38,600

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the ALPINA D3 Touring DPF.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
56.5
71.9
80.3
55.5
71.5
79.4
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.5 in
110.6
185
108.7
178
185 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.91 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJEB
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.18 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
20.54 lb/hp
17.18 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
675 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
675 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
109.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft