Car comparison

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselvsVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

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

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Alpina D3 (E90)

2.0 Diesel

200 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2008
VS

Volkswagen Jetta V

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2005-2006

Comparison overview

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

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Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,526kg3,364lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
68.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,070km665mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,554mm179in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
450L
527L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
55L

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.

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
26.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
1,526 kg
3,364 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel7.4 s
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI: 2.3 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
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
1,070 km
665 mi
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
233 km/h
145 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
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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.2 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
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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,526 kg
3,364 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,070 km
665 mi
688 km
427 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
VehicleAlpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 66 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 383 km (238 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 77 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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