2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2010 Audi TT
To start off, 2010 Audi TT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina D3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina D3 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina D3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2010 Audi TT. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi TT weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Alpina D3.
Because 2010 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alpina D3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alpina D3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi TT. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 2010 Audi TT | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | D3 | TT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4178 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
