The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)
€ 25,700

€ 38,600

€ 25,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T is 5.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Touring DPF.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
57.2
69.8
77.6
55.5
71.5
79.4
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.2 in
Height
55.5 in
104
183.7
108.7
178
183.7 in
Length
178 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
3R
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
148 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.18 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
22.86 lb/hp
17.18 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
29 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
537 mi
Range
632 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
537 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
153.5 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
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
153.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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