The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)

€ 26,800
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
€ 37,700
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI is 4.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
69.8
77.6
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
104
183.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
183.5 in
Length
178.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.85 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)

General

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3R
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
596 mi
Range
702 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data