Car comparison

Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

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

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Alpina XD3 (F25)

3.0

350 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2013-2014
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 TDI V8

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    253 km/h
    157 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Lightest
    1,910 kg
    4,211 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,015 km
    631 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
350hp261kW
340hp254kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
2,297kg5,064lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,920kg6,437lb
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
83.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,015km631mi
Calculated
934km580mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
4,647mm183in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,901mm75in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,670mm66in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
580L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.04,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
25.3 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
350 hp
261 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW

Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 and Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
2,297 kg
5,064 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
253 km/h
157 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.04.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V85.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: 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
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
1,015 km
631 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
934 km
580 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
350 hp
261 kW
4.9 s
253 km/h
157 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 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
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,670 mm
65.7 in
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 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
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0 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
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 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
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,670 mm
65.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
1,015 km
631 mi
934 km
580 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 XD3 (F25) 3.0Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 387 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 81 km (50 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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