Car comparison

Seat Exeo 2.0 TSIvsAlpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Exeo

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2011
VS

Alpina D3 (E90)

2.0 Diesel

200 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,070 km
    665 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatExeo2.0 TSIAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
1,070km665mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,661mm184in
4,545mm179in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,413mm56in
Wheelbase
2,642mm104in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
460L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
61L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Exeo 2.0 TSIAlpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselPowerTorque
  • Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatExeo2.0 TSI5,700 rpm3,500 rpm5,950 rpm
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatExeo2.0 TSIAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
26.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
241 km/h
150 mph
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI7.3 s
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI and Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
909 km
565 mi
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
1,070 km
665 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatExeo2.0 TSIAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
1,070 km
665 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Exeo 2.0 TSIAlpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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