Car comparison

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselvsVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Jetta V

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    214 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
Power
214hp160kW
200hp149kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,391kg3,067lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
724km450mi
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

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel4,100 rpm2,000 rpm4,350 rpm
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI5,100 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 Bi-Turbo DieselVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
26.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
214 hp
160 kW
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel has 14 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI and Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
1,391 kg
3,067 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
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 Bi-Turbo Diesel6.9 s
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI: 1.6 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
1,017 km
632 mi
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
724 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
214 hp
160 kW
6.9 s
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
Power
214 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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 TSI
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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
Power
214 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
Power
214 hp
160 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
1,017 km
632 mi
724 km
450 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 293 km (182 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI

  • Is 99 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 77 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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