Car comparison

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 DieselvsVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

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

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Alpina D3 Touring (E91)

2.0 Diesel

200 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2006-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008

Comparison overview

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Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,245 km
    774 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 DieselVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
170hp127kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,383kg3,049lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
38.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,245km774mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,556mm179in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,504mm59in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
460L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,385L
1,495L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
55L
CO2 emissions
160g/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 Touring (E91) 2.0 DieselVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 DieselVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
38.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
1,383 kg
3,049 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel7.7 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 0.6 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 2.5 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
1,245 km
774 mi
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
743 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.3 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 DieselVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
Range score
1,245 km
774 mi
743 km
462 mi
CO2 score
160 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 Touring (E91) 2.0 DieselVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 502 km (312 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Is 152 kg lighter
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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