Car comparison

Peugeot RCZ · Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THPvsAlfa Romeo 4C 1.7

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

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Peugeot RCZ · Facelift 2013

R 1.6 THP

270 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015
VS

Alfa Romeo 4C

1.7

240 hp1742 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

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Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    145 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    873 km
    542 mi
  • Largest trunk
    321 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    895 kg
    1,973 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    268 hp/t
    200 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THPAlfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
270hp201kW
240hp179kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
895kg1,973lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
258 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.1s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t157kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
268hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
873km542mi
Calculated
588km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
3,989mm157in
Width
1,958mm77in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,362mm54in
1,183mm47in
Wheelbase
2,612mm103in
2,380mm94in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,639mm65in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
111mm4in
114mm4in
Trunk volume
321L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
55L
40L
CO2 emissions
145g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THPAlfa Romeo 4C 1.7PowerTorque
  • Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,900 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo4C1.76,000 rpm2,200-4,250 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THPAlfa Romeo4C1.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
15.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
258 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
270 hp
201 kW
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
240 hp
179 kW

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP has 30 hp more than Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7 and Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
895 kg
1,973 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
258 km/h
160 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP5.9 s
Alfa Romeo4C1.74.5 s

Although Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP has more power, Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7 and Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP and Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7: 0.5 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
873 km
542 mi
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
588 km
366 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
270 hp
201 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
240 hp
179 kW
4.5 s
258 km/h
160 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 in
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.5 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THPAlfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
270 hp
201 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
895 kg
1,973 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 in
Range score
873 km
542 mi
588 km
366 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
321 L
11.3 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 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
VehiclePeugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THPAlfa Romeo 4C 1.7
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 285 km (177 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 211 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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