Car comparison

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselvsSeat Exeo 2.0 TSI

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

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Seat Exeo

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2010-2011

Comparison overview

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

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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
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,130 km
    702 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselSeatExeo2.0 TSI
Power
214hp160kW
211hp157kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
66.6s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,130km702mi
Calculated
1,014km630mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,661mm184in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,642mm104in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
450L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
70L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
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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 DieselSeat Exeo 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Seat Exeo 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
SeatExeo2.0 TSI4,600-6,000 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselSeatExeo2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
24.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 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
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
100 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
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel has 3 hp more than Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI and Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel: 3 hp (2 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
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
1,505 kg
3,318 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
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
244 km/h
152 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
SeatExeo2.0 TSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI: 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI: 1.5 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
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
1,130 km
702 mi
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
1,014 km
630 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
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
244 km/h
152 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
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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

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
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.9 s
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 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
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselSeatExeo2.0 TSI
Power
214 hp
160 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,130 km
702 mi
1,014 km
630 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
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Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 Bi-Turbo DieselSeat Exeo 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 km (72 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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